Jenine Naidu

Sick leave and self-isolation: A guide for employers

By Murray Alexander and Jenine Naidu on July 24, 2020 Posted in General

With the increasing number of COVID-19 infections, employers must deal with employees who test positive for the virus, those who come into contact with individuals who test positive, and those who present with COVID-19 related symptoms. It is therefore important for employers to understand when sick leave must be used. The different sick leave options … Continue reading

e-Commerce directions: Key measures for retailers, customers and courier and delivery service personnel

By Jenine Naidu on May 15, 2020 Posted in General

From 14 May 2020, the sale of all goods on e-Commerce platforms, with the exception of alcohol and tobacco products, are allowed. However, in terms of the new Alert Level 4 e-Commerce directions, retailers, delivery services and customers are required to observe strict protocols at all stages of the transaction. Below are the key measures … Continue reading

Alert Level 4 Regulations: 5 factors for employers to consider

By Murray Alexander, Jenine Naidu and Kriyanka Reddi on May 1, 2020 Posted in General

On 29 April 2020, new Regulations were published in terms of the Disaster Management Act which replaced previous lockdown regulations and set out the restrictions that will be imposed during Alert Level 4. These Regulations permit more categories of business to resume operations, subject to the establishment of, and compliance with, strict health protocols and … Continue reading

Your workplace plan: What you need to know

By Mohammed Chavoos, Jenine Naidu and Kriyanka Reddi on May 1, 2020 Posted in General

Businesses allowed to resume operations under the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 must put in place measures aimed at reducing the spread of the virus, to ensure the safety of employees. A COVID-19 compliance officer must also be appointed. The updated Regulations to the Disaster Management Act, published on 29 April 2020, allows for more businesses … Continue reading

8 things to know about the amended COVID-19 TERS Directive

By Jenine Naidu on April 15, 2020 Posted in General

On 26 March 2020, the Minister of Employment and Labour issued a Directive that set out the requirements for the newly established COVID-16 TERS benefits (the Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme). These benefits were provisioned to alleviate the economic impact of the national disaster by assisting employers to pay their employees during the closure of their … Continue reading