23rd June 2020
UIF WEBCAST: RESPONSES TO WRITTEN QUERIES AT 17 June 2020; INVITATION TO A WEBINAR ON uFILING
Business for South Africa (B4SA) conducted a webcast on 17 June 2020 to assist employers struggling with their UIF Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) benefit applications.
There wasn’t time to answer all questions. The individuals who posed these in writing have received replies from our UIF specialist Natalie Singer. The questions and answers are published at https://www.businessforsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/B4SA-written-QAs-from-17-June-webcast-b.pdf
In addition, another webinar has been set up with the agency assisting the UIF with its uFiling system for later this week. You are all invited. Please see the invitation below.
INVITATION TO A FURTHER WEBINAR: MANAGE UFILING FOR ACCESSING TERS
We note that many employers are struggling to get their employees’ TERS payments made due to uFiling challenges. During this free webinar, the Interfile technical team will take attendees through the system and provide guidance on how to:
- Register (Employer & User)
- Unblock access (Employer & User)
- Add Employees
- Complete Declarations
- Understand common Error Codes and required action steps
Date: Thursday 25 June 2020
Time: 11h00 – 13h00
Cost: FREE
RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkc-2rqT8sGdF1jbQc2GmNadFEbG2Pkzot
Please log in few minutes before the start of the event.
We sincerely hope you are able to join us.
B4SA HELPS INFORMAL SECTOR RETURN TO WORK SAFELY AND OPERATE RESPONSIBLY
Business for South Africa (B4SA), working with partners, is providing business in the informal sector with a set of easy to use Return to Work resources to help guide them on how to operate within the new requirements for health and safety, following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on South Africa.
A set of six guidelines were published covering fast food outlets, home services, small retail, mobile sellers, internet cafés and auto services in the informal sector. The guidelines and tools can be found on https://www.return2work.co.za/informal-sectors/ and are being provided in other accessible formats for informal sector businesses.
The Return to Work resources offer businesses a safe, effective and structured return to work plan with mandatory and recommended guidelines for the workplace and daily business operations.
The extended re-opening of the economy under enhanced level 3 in a phased and risk adjusted manner is a welcome move as it allows more people the capacity to earn and restore their livelihoods. As more businesses are allowed to operate and more people return to work we need to ensure that businesses of all sizes and formats operate in a responsible manner so that all are kept safe and businesses remain open.
As B4SA, we echo the President’s call for each of us to take personal responsibility in reducing the likelihood that we will get infected or infect others. In communities across our countries, business owners can play a leadership role in setting the example and creating a safe environment for their employees, customers and suppliers.
The Return to Work guidelines and protocols call for businesses to implement and practice stringent health and hygiene measures, amongst others, in the workplace for the protection of themselves, their employees, suppliers and customers. This includes educating staff on how to use Personal Protective Equipment and encouraging its consistent use, regular washing of hands and ensuring customers practice social distancing. Safe transportation guidelines for employees taking public transport are also outlined.
Guidelines for businesses trading in the informal sector were developed with national and local informal sector industry associations representing spaza stores; homes services such as electricians and plumbers; open markets and transport ranks; hawkers and mobile-sellers.
The guidelines are informed by South African realities with the recognition that they may need to be adjusted according to specific conditions.
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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES ON COVID-19
All official government regulations and guidelines are available at https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/guidelines
OFFICIAL RESOURCES:
NICD website: http://www.nicd.ac.za
COVID-19 information website: https://sacoronavirus.co.za
Coronavirus 24-hour Hotline: 0800 029 999
Coronavirus WhatsApp: 060 012 3456
Business for South Africa fully supports the decisive action taken by President Cyril Ramaphosa and the government to help mitigate the health, labour market and economic impacts of the coronavirus. As organised business, we are actively collaborating with government to use business resources and capacity to support public sector initiatives.
We have mobilised volunteer resources from across South Africa business bodies and organisations, member companies large and small, professional services firms as well as communication specialists, to form focused working groups that are driving a coordinated and proactive programme to mitigate the economic, social and health impacts of COVID-19 on South Africa.
Author: Derrick Markotter
RCCI Webmaster Derrick runs a boutique web marketing agency, IdealMedia Marketing.