Labour Law Insights, POPIA Compliance, Employment Equity Season, Skills Reporting Season, ACS Academy Offerings and our Newly Launched Livestock Study Group.

As we dive into November, it’s hard to believe how quickly this year has flown by! Join us as we explore essential topics including Labour Law Insights from Pinion Human Capital, the importance of POPIA Compliance, and updates on Employment Equity and Skills Reporting Seasons. Additionally, discover our exciting Pinion Livestock Study Group and latest ACS Academy offerings.

Let’s ensure we finish the year strong and compliant—read on for more!

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Pinion Agri Conference 2025

Join us for an exciting exploration at the upcoming Agri Conference, where innovation meets tradition!

Theme: Revisiting the Rules of the Game
Date: 11 & 12 March 2025
Location: Running Waters, Plot 6, Kragga Kamma Rd Port Elizabeth 6070
Workshop by: Chantell Ilbury, who has co-authored three best-selling books on scenarios and strategy with Clem Sunter. (Mind of a Fox)

This is your chance to gain insights, network with industry leaders, and scenario plan the future of agriculture.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information on registration and the agenda.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Exciting news from Pinion Advisory!

Livestock Study Group is up and running. Our first session delved into production data and financial analysis, sparking healthy debates and valuable discussions on optimizing performance in sheep, beef, and goat farming.

Employment Equity Season

All clients to please remember to submit your Employment Equity (EE) data for the 2024 EE Compliance season. The deadline for final online submission of EE Reporting is January 15, 2025. Timely submission ensures compliance and allows for a smoother review process.
Failure to comply with this deadline may have serious implications, including potential penalties, fines, or legal actions.

Skills Reporting Season

The skills reporting season will open in December 2024. This is the period to submit your Annual Training Report (ATR) and Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) with the relevant Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) in South Africa.
Submitting these reports is essential for compliance with skills development regulations and is a key step in securing your Mandatory and Discretionary Grant funding. Please prepare your data and documentation ahead of time to ensure a smooth submission process. Skills reporting online submissions is due on 30^th of April 2025. Reach out if you need support with preparing your reports or have questions regarding the requirements.

Labour Law Insights by Pinion Human Capital

In the complex landscape of labour law, understanding vicarious liability is crucial, particularly when it comes to issues of sexual harassment in the workplace. The legal concept of vicarious liability holds employers accountable for the actions of their employees during the course of their employment, especially when those actions involve discrimination or harassment. This principle is firmly grounded in Section 60 of the Employment Equity Act, which delineates the circumstances under which an employer can be held liable for the misconduct of its employees.

Employers are deemed vicariously liable if discriminatory acts were committed during the course of employment and in connection with fulfilling the employee’s duties. The employer may have a defence, if it can demonstrate that it has taken all reasonable steps to prevent such conduct.

Examples of reasonable steps could include amongst others the following:

If they can show that they took timely and appropriate action upon being notified of discriminatory behaviour.
They have workplace policies in place addressing discrimination, harassment and unfair labour practices, which provides for a zero-tolerance approach thereto.
They have provided employees with training regarding what would constitute the above practices as well as what the appropriate steps would be for victims thereof.

Please contact madelaine.loock@pinionza.com for more advice or to arrange workplace training regarding the above for your managers and employees.

POPIA Compliance

Is your business fully POPIA compliant? At Pinion Human Capital, we specialize in guiding companies through every step of the POPIA compliance journey, safeguarding your organisation and building trust with your clients.
Our comprehensive services include:

Legal Guidance: Clarifying POPIA requirements specific to your industry.
Data Audits and Risk Assessments: Identifying gaps and creating actionable plans.
Policy and Procedure Development: Helping you establish or enhance data protection policies.
Employee Training: Ensuring your team is equipped to protect data effectively.

Avoid penalties, build customer confidence, and protect your brand with Pinion’s expert POPIA compliance assistance. Contact us today to secure your business’s compliance future!
If you have any questions regarding Employment Equity / Skills or POPIA Compliance, feel free to reach out for assistance, please contact Licinda.cordier@pinionza.com or rene.botha@pinionza.com

As we approach the festive season, we would like to inform you that our offices will be closed from 4:30 PM on December 20, 2024, and will reopen on January 6, 2025.

Warm regards,
The Pinion SA Team

Disclaimer:
The information supplied herein should not be used or relied upon as professional advice. No liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions nor for any loss or damage arising from reliance upon any information herein. Always contact our office for specific and detailed advice. Any legal information presented is a precis of current legislation, is subject to change and should not be used as a substitute for detailed professional advice.

November Newsletter