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Our offices will be closed from 12h00 on Thursday 21 December 2023 and
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Festive Season Sellers: Start Getting Your Compliance Certificates Ready
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Property sale levels always surge in the Holiday Season, so it’s a good time to remind sellers (and their buyers) of the various compliance certificates that may be needed before transfer can be registered.
Sellers in particular should prepare as soon as possible to have the necessary inspections and remedial work carried out as any delays on that side can impact badly on the timing of the whole transfer. Read on for our checklist of the five compliance certificates you may need…
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Plan Your Estate to Protect Your Family - Two End-of-Year Questions to Ask Yourself
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As the popular old song has it “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” – a time of family togetherness and celebration, and a great opportunity to think about whether you really have provided as best you can for your loved ones’ wellbeing after you are gone.
We share two particular questions you should ask yourself right now, with a discussion around how important it is to structure your estate plan so as to address the potential problem areas in question.
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The New Law on Parental Leave – A Simple Summary for Employers and Employees
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Media reports of the recent High Court decision on “parental leave” – declaring unconstitutional provisions in two Acts that resulted in different sets of parents being treated differently when it comes to leave – have tended to be long on the “why” of the decision but not so informative on the “how it will work in practice” aspect.
Read on for our simple summary of how these new provisions will actually affect different categories of parent and their employers, with a final note on how a UIF claim might help employees whose leave is unpaid rather than paid.
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Did You Know that CV Liars Now Face Jail Time?
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There’s a huge temptation for unscrupulous job seekers desperate for employment, and existing employees desperate for promotion, to fake their qualifications. The danger to an employer of employing someone like that is obvious.
We suggest an action plan for employers duped or nearly duped by falsified credentials, with particular reference to the new category of “qualifications fraud” criminal offences. We end off by sharing the story of a “fake degree” employee whose provident fund savings (normally safe from creditors) are forfeit to his employer.
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Legal Speak Made Easy
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“Subpoena duces tecum”
This is a court order for the person named in it to produce a document or other form of physical evidence at a trial or hearing – literally it means “under threat of penalty, bring [specified] with you”.
If you should ever be presented with such a subpoena and have any doubt over whether you can comply, should comply, or have enough time to comply, ask your lawyer for advice as a matter of urgency – this is a serious document!
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Thank you for your support in 2023.
Have a wonderful festive season, and a happy and prosperous 2024.
Enjoy the break!
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The information provided herein should not be used or relied on 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 us for professional, detailed and appropriate advice.
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