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On being a Director of a Private Company
Private companies in South Africa are governed by the Companies Act 71 of 2008 ("the Act") which requires them to have at least one director. Sections 66 to 78 of
Read moreWHAT ARE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS, AND DO THEY APPLY TO ENTREPRENEURS?
Introduction The Minister of Labour and Employment recently extended a Collective Agreement of the Bargaining Council for Fast Food Restaurant Catering and Allied Trades (“BCFFRCAT”) to non-parties. As a result,
Read moreSA interception and cryptography laws tell WhatsApp Privacy changes to “hold my beer”
Introduction If you think Whatsapp™’s recent changes to their privacy policy are scary, wait until you remember that SA has some of the most unfettered data-interception laws in the world,
Read moreRule 41A and Mediation
Litigating parties are often frustrated by the costs and delays of ordinary court processes. Alternative dispute resolution options like arbitration go some way towards resolving this, but are still slow
Read moreWhat do I need to register a private company in South Africa?
What is a private company? A private company is a profit company that is not a public, personal liability, or state-owned company, and its Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) prohibits it from
Read moreCan employers conduct disciplinary proceedings virtually?
Enforcing and maintaining workplace discipline remotely A quick glimpse into world news on the Covid-19 pandemic reveals encouraging support by various world governments for scientific efforts to find a vaccine.
Read moreSouth Africa’s POPIA is heralding the new data epoch in SA: Are you ready?
The eventual heralding of POPIA With President Ramaphosa's announcement that a large swath of substantive provisions from the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) will commence from 1
Read moreWhat Does The Law Say About Operating Amidst Lockdown Regulations
As we all grapple with ‘business unusual’, it’s important to remember that our chief objective should be to keep everyone as safe and as healthy as possible. So, what does
Read moreCan an employer make use of online or social media platforms to hold retrenchment proceedings?
Last week, the labour and employment law industry was abuzz when Judge Moshoana handed down judgment in an urgent application at the Labour Court, in Food and Allied Workers’ Union
Read moreNavigating The Impact Of SA’s Lockdown Regulations.
It’s been 2 months of national lockdown and navigating the regulations that have changed so many aspects of our daily lives has been tricky, to say the least. Eitan Stern
Read moreHow To Navigate The Corona Legal Landscape As A Creative
Legalese founder, Eitan Stern, joined Between 10 and 5 to chat about the legal ins and outs for creatives during the COVID-19 global crisis. Watch the full stream below. 📖 https://facebook.com/creativelegalsolutions/posts/3293597417331161?__tn__=-R
Read moreMake sure you are operating lawfully when going online due to COVID-19
In this uncertain and disruptive time of COVID-19, many businesses are attempting to engage their customers online, in place of real-life engagement, due to the societal need of “social distancing”
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