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Did you know that your school can go online today with the e-Learning concept within Google Classroom? The platform and services are completely free for educational institutions, including schools.  Read our open letter to schools If you need assistance, we at Arena professional Services can be contracted to get you going by (1) Registering your […]

Hi Everyone, let’s start this week and explore comments made by the Minister of Labour, Thulas Nxesi during a media briefing to update on the COVID-19 lockdown measures yesterday (31 Mar 20). See link to his comments https://www.gov.za/…/minister-thulas-nxesi-labour-intervent…. Employer Obligation – “…we are receiving concerns from workers and unions that some employers are seeking to shift […]

A huge debate is raging on social media and within various Labour Law Experts having different views regarding whether the forced “Lockdown” implies paid or unpaid wage scenarios for employees.  In some instances, clients are advised that they may not force employees to take leave and have to pay them for the duration of the […]

The Disaster Management Regulations Amendments was published on 25 March 2020. Please note the following as an update to previous articles from Arena Professional Services. Please note the requirements for a permit.

The Disaster Management Regulations Amendments was published on 25 March 2020. Please note the following as an update to previous articles from Arena Professional Services. CATEGORIES OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES

The Disaster Management Regulations Amendments was published on 25 March 2020. Please note the following as an update to previous articles from Arena Professional Services. CATEGORIES OF ESSENTIAL GOODS Also, see these articles

Business Impact COVID-19 Lockdown in South Africa – Lockdown Measures A nation-wide “lock-down” was enacted in terms of the Disaster Management Act which pronounced that “from midnight on Thursday 26 March until midnight on Thursday 16 April, all South Africans will have to stay at home”.  In other words, the lock-down will come into effect […]

Amidst the National State of Disaster, it is agreed that the economical/financial impact of the virus will have a major impact on the continuity of businesses. At least in the short term, one already experience a reduction in the income for many businesses, the most affected are small businesses, sole proprietors, restaurants, etc.  The value […]

Covid-19, Employees & Employers