When companies are confronted with defamatory remarks online, they have rights and recourse. Defamatory remarks posted online can taint a company's reputation and credibility. With the increased reliance on information found on the internet in modern society, it is essential to monitor online references to the company.
Rental scams are unfortunately on the rise in South Africa, forcing victims to face cataclysmic consequences. A rental scam is when a scammer will pose as a landlord and attempt to obtain money from a potential tenant for a rental property that they are not the lawful owner of. The scammer will often place an advertisement for a property with pictures included and a seemingly legitimate rental agreement. The property itself may be real or fictitious.
When business is good you never think there is a reason why the business should not be able to pay its Creditors. So, it’s natural for Directors and Shareholders to sign surety on behalf of the business however you need to be aware of the personal risk you are taking.
It is important to note that the effect of a contract does not depend on the name given to it. Many people assume that the tittle of the contract will determine the relationship between the parties however it depends on the manner in which the contract is drawn.
At this stage, crypto mining has not been considered in the legislation, and neither have non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Legislation has also failed to address the status of cryptocurrencies as legal tender– an issue that would fall under the jurisdiction of the South African Reserve Bank.
Did you know that a Power of Attorney lapses if your parent or family member you have been assisting in his or her affairs becomes mentally incapacitated due to dementia, a stroke, mental illness or incapacitated relating to ageing in general?
With the surge of South Africans currently emigrating, tying up their financial affairs and ensuring all their taxes due to SARS (South African Revenue Services) is of utmost importance.
With the mass exodus of skilled South Africans to other countries there are many skilled jobs available for foreigners to fill and we now have a large number of foreigners entering South Africa to fill these essential skilled positions.
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.
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?
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