Can businesses recover stolen money from ex-employee pension funds?

2024-11-07T07:55:26+02:00

Introduction:

When employees are dismissed or abscond following suspected theft or misappropriation of funds, ex-employers often attempt to recover the lost funds from the ex-employee’s pension benefits. In such cases, time is of the essence, as ex-employees may try to withdraw their pension benefits quickly. To have a chance of recovering the lost monies, an ex-employer [more…]

Can businesses recover stolen money from ex-employee pension funds?2024-11-07T07:55:26+02:00

Government crackdown on businesses – what employers in South Africa need to know

2024-10-15T09:41:55+02:00

The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has ramped up its inspection raids, which remind employers to audit foreigners’ employment status to avoid being caught in violation of immigration, employment, and criminal laws.

This was outlined by legal experts at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) Imraan Mahomed, Taryn York and Mapaseka Nketu.

Recently, Minister Nomakhosazana Meth reported nearly 2,900 inspections [more…]

Government crackdown on businesses – what employers in South Africa need to know2024-10-15T09:41:55+02:00

Reminder: Extended Deadline for COIDA Return of Earnings is 30 June 2024

2024-06-07T08:02:20+02:00

Employers and businesses are to take note of the extended deadline set for 30 June 2024 to submit the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) Return of Earnings (ROE). The extension for the period covering 1 March 2023 to 29 February 2024 was announced in a Government Notice. In addition to [more…]

Reminder: Extended Deadline for COIDA Return of Earnings is 30 June 20242024-06-07T08:02:20+02:00

The difference between punitive suspension and precautionary suspension

2020-03-05T05:28:03+02:00

Suspension of Employees is a common occurrence in the workplace. Accordingly, Employers should be aware of the correct processes and procedures which must be complied with when suspending an Employee. In the same breadth Employees must be aware of their rights in order for the Employee to determine whether the suspension is fair or whether [more…]

The difference between punitive suspension and precautionary suspension2020-03-05T05:28:03+02:00

Fraudulent qualifications – What employers need to know about the NQF Amendment Act

2019-10-22T00:38:51+02:00

On 19 August 2019, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the National Qualifications Framework (NQF Amendment Act) Amendment Act 12 of 2019.

The NQF Amendment Act has implications not only for prospective employees and/or job seekers who misrepresent their qualifications but also for employers seeking to appoint such prospective employees or job [more…]

Fraudulent qualifications – What employers need to know about the NQF Amendment Act2019-10-22T00:38:51+02:00

Conflict Of Interests

2019-10-22T00:24:15+02:00

It is inherent in the nature of employment relationships that, as the employer is paying the employee for his services, he/she is obliged to be loyal to the employer and to devote his/her efforts to the interests of the employer. The employee should, therefore, carry out his/her work diligently and according to the employer’s instructions, [more…]

Conflict Of Interests2019-10-22T00:24:15+02:00

EE Amendment Bill proposes for sectoral targets

2018-10-17T11:46:36+02:00

The Department of Labour says the Employment Equity (EE) Amendment Bill and Regulations is proposing the establishment of sectoral targets to enable employers to transform workplaces.

Department of Labour Deputy Director of the Employment Equity (EE) Directorate, Masilo Lefika, said the EE amendments and Regulations have proposed for the establishment of 18 sectors as per the [more…]

EE Amendment Bill proposes for sectoral targets2018-10-17T11:46:36+02:00

Compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act: are you ready?

2018-08-16T20:33:33+02:00

The Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (or “POPI” as it has colloquially become known) promotes the protection of personal information by requiring that public and private bodies comply with certain standards when collecting, processing, storing and sharing personal information. While POPI has yet to come into effect, there have been some developments moving it [more…]

Compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act: are you ready?2018-08-16T20:33:33+02:00

State leads the way in meeting employment equity targets

2018-06-08T07:50:10+02:00

The public service has met employment equity targets for racial quotas, Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo says.

The government has been struggling to enforce transformation in the private sector, where the white population occupies about 72% of top management positions.

According to the Commission for Employment Equity’s annual report, just more than 73% of top [more…]

State leads the way in meeting employment equity targets2018-06-08T07:50:10+02:00

Labour Law Posters – Avoid Penalties & Fines

2018-03-08T15:48:07+02:00

We are regularly asked which posters must be displayed at the workplace of our clients and for that reason and are then asked if our clients should also buy a list of posters which are available at the local stationary store.

Regardless of what your local stationer may say, there are only two (2) summary posters [more…]

Labour Law Posters – Avoid Penalties & Fines2018-03-08T15:48:07+02:00
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