by Wallace Albertyn | May 20, 2020 | LabourTalk
We have received many questions from employees about Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) claims since the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the consequent lockdown restrictions causing many employees to lose their jobs (retrenchments) or earning either reduced...
by Wallace Albertyn | May 6, 2020 | LabourTalk
Due to the lockdown some employees have not been able to work, while others are on the frontline of the fight against the virus or had to work remotely from home. What does working remotely from home mean in terms of occupational health and safety? Is the home...
by Wallace Albertyn | Apr 22, 2020 | LabourTalk
Over the last four weeks since the implementation of the lockdown at midnight on 26 March 2020, we have seen an overdose of information and debate on the rights of employees and employers during this time, whether employees not working during the lockdown should take...
by Wallace Albertyn | Apr 8, 2020 | LabourTalk
The Government has announced the introduction of measures in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) contributors. The UIF will compensate affected workers through its existing Illness and Reduced Work Time benefits....
by Wallace Albertyn | Apr 1, 2020 | LabourTalk
There has been a lot of confusion over labour issues arising from the COVID-19 lockdown. The question has been raised whether employees who have been told to stay at home and cannot work remotely are entitled to be paid and also whether employers can make employees...
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