Reflect on the positives of POPI and how to turn this additional “burden” to a benefit
Neil Raymer
THE IMPORTANCE OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND THE NEW BBBEE CODES
How will an organisation’s upcoming skills development submission impact on its future BBBEE ratings and what steps can be taken to maximise their scores in this element?
TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE “YOUTH WAGE SUBSIDY”
With effect from 1 January 2014 employers can take advantage of the Employment Tax Incentive (often referred to as the “youth wage subsidy”). It appears to be a very simple process, essentially administered by SARS.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND THE NEED TO PLAN FOR THE 2014/2015 SUBMISSIONS
The date by which employers have to submit their Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and the Annual Training Report (ATR) to their SETA’s is fast approaching. It has been brought forward to 30 April 2014 (having previously been 30 June of each year).
TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE “YOUTH WAGE SUBSIDY”
With effect from 1 January 2014 employers can take advantage of the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI), often referred to as the “youth wage subsidy”. It appears to be a very simple process, essentially administered by SARS.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES COMING TO BBBEE LEGISLATION
The DTI recently published a number of proposed amendments to the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act for comment, which if implemented will have a significant impact on organisations, making it more onerous to retain or improve their ratings.
