The draft Employment Equity Amendment Bill and Employment Equity Regulations have recently been published for public comment. CLICK HERE to download The most noteworthy amendment involves the introduction of sector-specific numerical targets to be set for employment equity. This means employers will no longer be able to set targets according to the national economically active …
Modern day employees are well versed in their employment rights, especially when it comes time to head down to the CCMA. But how clued up are employers in understanding what risks they are exposed to when matters come before a Commissioner at the CCMA? We will be reviewing unfair dismissal remedies, more particularly reinstatement. Reinstatement …
You suspect an employee has committed gross misconduct. You investigate, lay the groundwork and issue a charge sheet calling the employee to a disciplinary hearing. You hold all the cards when – BAM – the employee hands in a letter of resignation. What now? You suspect an employee has committed gross misconduct. You investigate, lay …
The Act came into effect on 1 June 2019. Global warming and climate change is drastically changing every aspect of the environment in general. The objective of the Act is to provide for the imposition of a tax on the carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent of greenhouse gas emissions; and to provide for matters connected therewith. …
With the advent and proliferation of the various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, there has been an increase in the number of defamation cases heard in courts arising from posts in social media. Even the President of the United States of America, who posted defamatory remarks on Twitter about a former …
The most recent general valuation was conducted by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (“NMBM”) in 2017. General valuations are conducted by the NMBM every 4 years, with the next general valuation to take place in 2021. A property owner will receive a Section 49 – Public Notice of the General Valuation Roll (“Section 49 Notice”) …
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Losing a life partner is emotionally devastating. Once the close friends and family have left your side it’s going to be up to you to make a number of decisions that are going to affect your finances. People are often reluctant to discuss their financial affairs with each other as they find this stressful and …
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THE PIE ACT In South African law the eviction of a residential tenant is governed by the Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act No. 19 of 1988 (PIE Act) THE PURPOSE It protects both occupiers and landowners by providing for the prohibition of illegal eviction on the one hand and procedures …
BLC Attorneys has established itself as a leading law firm in the Eastern Cape region, offering a wealth of experience and expertise in every arena of legal practise. Founded in 1988, BLC has retained its original premises at number 4 Cape Road along with its commitment to building legal confidence in its local community. BLC …
Usufructs, habitatio and usus are what we call personal servitudes. A personal servitude is always created in favour of an individual, or individuals, to whom it gives the right to the use and enjoyment of another person’s property. In estate planning and administration, we often come across personal servitudes created in terms of Last Wills …
