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How will your family survive after you are gone?

FROZEN ASSETS AFTER DEATH

After a death, a judicial process is undertaken, known as probate, which is an extensive process that can take anything from nine months up to two years. During the first step, while the validity of the will is being determined, the family assets are...
HOW DO YOU GET YOUR MONEY BACK IN THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT?

HOW DO YOU GET YOUR MONEY BACK IN THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT?

The small claims court hears cases between two parties without the need for time-consuming and costly lawsuits. You do not need a lawyer to represent you. But this does not mean that you should not adequately prepare for your case beforehand. 
IS COVID 19 VACCINATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE MANDATORY?

IS COVID 19 VACCINATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE MANDATORY?

As South Africa continues to undergo the vaccination rollout, the current area of uncertainty lies in whether employers can force employees to be vaccinated.
WHEN CAN THE POLICE SEARCH YOUR VEHICLE OR HOME?

WHEN CAN THE POLICE SEARCH YOUR VEHICLE OR HOME?

Are the police entitled to search your vehicle or home without a warrant? If you are stopped at a roadblock, can the police search your vehicle?
POPI-REGISTRATION OF INFORMATION OFFICERS AND 01 JULY 2020

POPI-REGISTRATION OF INFORMATION OFFICERS AND 01 JULY 2020

The first point to know about the Protection of Personal Information Act is that it aims to protect personal information.
BEWARE OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF PAYING AN ADMISSION OF GUILT FINE

BEWARE OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF PAYING AN ADMISSION OF GUILT FINE

The relatively simple act of paying an admission of guilt fine when presented as an alternative for an appearance in court, is often perceived as a quick way to extricate oneself from trouble with the law.

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WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AT WORK DURING THIS CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PANDEMIC?

WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AT WORK DURING THIS CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PANDEMIC?

As the world is facing a health crisis with the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, it is your right as an employee to be kept as safe as possible. It goes without saying that your employer must follow protocol to protect and support you throughout this d...
TATTLEWARE – MONITORING EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY

TATTLEWARE – MONITORING EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY

An increasing number of international employers are using sophisticated software to monitor the productivity of their employees. 
CAN AN EMPLOYER REDUCE AN EMPLOYEE’S SALARY UNILATERALLY?

HOW CAN AN EMPLOYEE GET HIS OR HER EMPLOYER TO PAY UNPAID SALARIES?

An employee should first use the internal communication and grievance procedures of his or her employee to recover the unpaid salaries before considering the other options.