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POPIA: registration of Information Officers and Deputy Information Officers
The Information Regulator established under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (“POPIA”) published a Guidance Note for the registration of Information Officers (“IOs”) and
Polygraph tests in the workplace
Can an employer dismiss an employee if he fails a lie detector test? The Labour Appeal Court dealt with this issue in DHL Supply Chain (Pty)
Negotiating successfully
Negotiation is when two or more parties with different needs and goals try to find a mutually acceptable solution. A successful outcome will help the
Damages sustained at work – who is liable?
What is an accident at work? The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (“COIDA“) defines an accident as “an accident arising out of
What are the requirements to deregister a trust?
Source: Allen West TONKIN CLACEY PRETORIA Introduction Trusts must be registered with the Master in whose area of jurisdiction the greatest portion of the trust
POPIA and the Information Officer
The Protection of Personal of Personal Information Act, 2013 (“POPIA”) requires entities to be compliant by 1 July 2021. One requirement is the appointment of an Information
Executive Workshop for Preparation for POPI’S Enactment
My colleague, Mark Heyink, will present a seminar to provide attendees with a broad overview of some of the key aspects of POPI and practical guidance
Can an employee be fired for refusing to be vaccinated?
Editor’s note: since writing this article, the Department of Employment and Labour in South Africa issued guidance on vaccination policies in the workplace. Employers seeking
Can I refuse to go to work during the lockdown?
The Covid-19 pandemic has sown fear and confusion. People have lost their jobs and others are scared to go to work and be with co-workers.
Resignation with Immediate effect in the face of Misconduct Allegation
Can an employee resign with immediate effect in the face of misconduct allegations? There have been conflicting decisions and uncertainty whether an Employer can still