Trainees Are Also Employees
Section 213 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) provides that an employee is anyone, other than an independent contractor who works for another person or who assists in conducting the business of an employer. This definition omits only service providers who are external and/or truly autonomous. Section 200A of the LRA states that, unless the…
SACCI Trade Conditions Survey – July 2019
SACCI Press Release – Trade Conditions Survey – July 2019 Wednesday, 14 August 2019 SACCI Press Release Trade Conditions Strained but Stable Trade conditions for the month of July 2019 remained strained but stable. The Trade Activity Index (TAI) increased by 2 index points to 40, its second highest level since February 2019; the…
Easy For Employees To Dispute Retrenchments
Where there has been only one employee retrenched, the Labour Relations Act (LRA) allows the CCMA and bargaining councils to arbitrate the retrenchment dispute where conciliation has failed to resolve it. This has made it easier for employees to oppose retrenchments. That is, due to the quicker and simpler processes at the CCMA as compared…
National Health Insurance Bill
The National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, that was signed off by the Minister of Health and adopted by Cabinet in July, was introduced to Parliament on 08 August 2019. The Bill will now be debated by the National Assembly as well as the National Council of Provinces. This also opens the process of public consultation….
Most City Power IT systems, networks restored following cyber attack
City Power says it has managed to clear and restore most of its information technology systems, including the pre-paid electricity vending system. This means that most customers will now be able to buy electricity. News24 reported earlier that scores of Johannesburg residents using pre-paid electricity meters were unable to purchase electricity or even load that which…
COJ Rebate Forms
Please find below all City of Johannesburg rebate forms. These are to be used for a variety of applications for different rebate categories. This is part of the City’s effort to continuously assist residents. Application for Pensioner Rebate on Property Rates for Pensioners Aged 70 years and older Application for the Agricultural Residential Rebate Application…
Entrepreneurs in Action Workshop
Bootcamp for Business – Essential Skills for Entrepreneurs. E-Commerce and Digital Marketing. Funding for Business Guidelines. The workshop series aims to equip entrepreneurs and business owners with the knowledge skills and know how to transform entrepreneurial thinking and disruptive ideas into sustainable business. It’s everything you need to know to get your new business off…
SARS Large Business Centre (LBC) Moving to new premises
Please note the attached correspondence from SARS regarding the relocation of the SARS Large Business Centre (LBC).