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Spreading of fake news regarding COVID-19
During these trying times the key is for individuals and companies to remain calm and try and adjust. Unfortunately, social media and...

Lawtons Africa
Mar 31, 20206 min read


Employee Tax Incentive measures – COVID 19
In order to minimise the loss of jobs during this critical period of lockdown, government proposes expanding the ETI programme for ...

Lawtons Africa
Mar 30, 20203 min read


Some Certainty for Employers & Employees during the COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
On 15 March President Ramaphosa and regulations were issued on 18 March 2020 to give effect to the announcement. Since then there has...

Lawtons Africa
Mar 27, 20203 min read


Companies will only survive by adjusting to the changing environments
How business rescue proceedings can add to our troubles. Adjusting to external pressures is something that every company has to be aware...

Lawtons Africa
Mar 27, 20203 min read


Is your business an “essential service”?
Here is what you need to know to continue trading during the lockdown:
The Regulations for the 21-day nation-wide lockdown declared by...

Lawtons Africa
Mar 26, 20202 min read


UIF benefit in response to COVID-19
In the wake of the announcement of the national shutdown, the Minister of Employment and Labour has announced the introduction of...

Lawtons Africa
Mar 24, 20203 min read


Notice for compensation for occupationally-acquired novel corona virus disease under COIDA
On 20 March 2020, the Compensation Commissioner issued a Notice of Compensation for Occupationally Acquired Novel Corona Virus Disease...

Lawtons Africa
Mar 23, 20202 min read


COVID-19 block exemption for the healthcare sector, 2020
In the wake of the declaration of a state of national disaster due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of South Africa has made...

Lawtons Africa
Mar 20, 20203 min read


Workplace preparedness – COVID-19
We enclose a “Workplace Preparedness” guideline issued by the Department of Employment and Labour related to COVID-19. The guideline...

Lawtons Africa
Mar 20, 20201 min read


Court directives on COVID-19
In light of the State of Disaster in South Africa due to the COVID-19 virus the Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has issued directives which...

Lawtons Africa
Mar 18, 20202 min read


Coronavirus – why South African employers have a common law duty to care
The Coronavirus outbreak has now reached South Africa as more and more cases are confirmed and South Africans from Wuhan Province in...

Lawtons Africa
Mar 11, 20205 min read
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