Home affairs has of late ramped up its investigation into all companies that employ foreigners. Inspectors enter companies and ask for a list of all employees and their proof of identification. All foreign employees are then required to provide their valid visas or asylum documents.
Employers and employees alike stand to gain from understanding the effects of the Section 198B Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) which came into effect in 2015. Employers can land themselves in hot water and employees can be taken advantage of if they are not familiar with this section of the Act.
Thomson Wilks Inc represented Ma-Afrika Hotels and Stellenbosch Kitchen in their claims against Santam for business interruption cover under its policies of insurance. The application was heard in the Western Cape High Court on 1 September 2020, by a full bench lead by DJP Goliath.
Employers have had to adapt to continue with their business operations during the Covid-19 pandemic, the ensuing lockdowns, and strict government regulations. Those companies able to work online from home have greatly mitigated the risks of staff contracting Covid-19 and potentially affecting their business operations.
This offer is not just about working alongside recognised leaders, it’s about ensuring every consultant lives and works in the way they want to – enabling them to be the best they can be for their clients while also getting their own work/life balance exactly right.
As the world slowly crawls back to some semblance of normality and many countries consider lifting their travel bans, one topic of debate is ongoing, both in South Africa and abroad. Can and should companies implement mandatory vaccination policies on their employees?
The Franchisor may believe that once a franchise agreement has been signed with the Franchisee and if the agreement contains the pertinent details that they discussed, then it is indisputable. What could possibly go wrong if anything at all.
To some, becoming a ‘director’ is a career achievement but often is not taken with the gravitas that it should. Sitting on a company board as a director may be viewed for some as a golden ticket to picking up a large remuneration without doing too much work and more importantly not understanding the duties and responsibilities attached to that ‘directorship’.
On 28 April 2023 the Supreme Court of Appeal delivered a reportable Judgment in the matter of Louis N O and Others v Fenwick N O and Others which dealt primarily with the consequences of when a binding offer in terms of section 153(1)(b)(iii) of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (“the Act”) is rejected, and the interpretation of how this affects s153(4) of the Act.
Should the franchisor evaluate their franchising documents for compliancy?
Often times, documents need to be signed or legalised for use within South Africa or for use abroad.
Companies facing financial distress suffer from rapidly growing tax liabilities, increase in debt, lack of cash flow, and a breach of contracts. Financial distress should cause a business to consider business rescue before its effects become irreversible, which could lead to the company's liquidation.
On 7 April 2020, the Minister of Social Development issued new Directions which allows the movement of children between co-holders...
Globally, the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic continues to wreak havoc. South Africa is currently in the midst of a 21-day shut...
On 14 June 2023, the Democratic Alliance (“DA”) launched an application in the Pretoria High Court, challenging some of the most recent amendments to the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (“EEA”), as unconstitutional and invalid.
In 2003, The City of Cape Town enacted a By-Law titled “The Environmental Health By-Law”.
Biodiversity offsetting is a conservation strategy that aims to compensate for the negative impacts of development projects on biodiversity by creating or restoring ecosystems elsewhere. It involves calculating the ecological value of an area that will be disturbed or destroyed due to human activities, such as construction, mining, or infrastructure development, and then creating or enhancing similar habitats in other locations to counterbalance the loss.
Times are changing, and shareholders are now playing a more prominent role in shaping corporate behaviour. Activist shareholders are increasingly pointing out issues including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations.
I've proudly served as a Consultant Attorney at Thomson Wilks since 2018, with a primary focus on Family and Immigration Law. While my specialization lies in immigration law, I often encounter cases with a family law dimension. My ultimate goal is to help my clients navigate the legal pathway to fulfilling the life they've always envisioned.
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