Core Legal

10/09/2023

Why do you need Core Legal? 🤔 ❓️
As legal consultants and advisors ⚖️ we specialise in the first option. 🤓
The first option tends to be the less expensive option. 💲👍
We make legal solutions simple! 💥❗️

21/07/2023

20/07/2023

Why should employers have Employee Codes of Conduct?
The Labour Relations Act recognises 3 grounds for lawful dismissal:
conduct of the employee, capacity of the employee and operational requirements of the employer.
This Act states that when considering whether a dismissal for misconduct was unfair it should be considered whether or not the employee contravened a rule in the workplace.
So why is an Employee Code of Conduct important? Because how else will employees know what rules are applicable in the workplace?
Core Legal can help draft and compile an Employee Code of Conduct for your business to stipulate and detail the rules applicable and conduct expected from employees.

20/07/2023

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The POPI Act is here,
And it's not a mere fear.
If you don't comply,
You'll be in a big sty.

So, follow the rules,
And keep your data cool.
Don't let it get hacked,
Or you'll be in a big racket.

So, stay safe, stay compliant,
And you'll be just fine.
The POPI Act is here,
But you don't have to be afraid. - YOU have CORE Legal

22/06/2023

Do you know how many types of leave an employee is entitled to?
SEVEN!
That’s right, there are seven types of leave – annual leave, sick leave, family responsibility leave, maternity leave, adoption leave, parental leave and commissioning parental leave.
In terms of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, one of the particulars that must be in writing relating to the employer-employee relationship is the leave an employee is entitled to.
If your employment contracts do not contain stipulations about the applicable leave employees are entitled to it is time you contact Core Legal to review and update your employment contracts.

01/06/2023

Are you an employer? Do you have up to date and comprehensive employment contracts for your employees? Why do you need employment contracts? In terms of Section 29 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act an employer must supply an employee with certain particulars in writing.

Some of these particulars are:
• Full names and address of the employer;
• Name and occupation of the employee;
• Place of work;
• Date on which employment began;
• Hours and days of work;
• Wage;
• Rate of pay for overtime;
• How frequent remuneration will be paid;
• Any deductions to be maid from the employee’s remuneration;
• Leave the employee is entitled to;
• Period of notice required to terminate employment;
• If it is a fixed term employment, the date of termination;
• A list of other documents that form part of the contract of employment.

Core Legal can help with the drafting, amending and reviewing of employment contracts to ensure it complies with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

18/05/2023

A bit of a new look for Core Legal! My business card proudly advertising our services: legal consultant and advisor, commercial and contract drafting, regulatory compliance services, POPI Act compliance services, POPI Act awareness training, website compliance services and labour law services. 😁

08/03/2023

Why is it important for your website to have a terms of use?
Do you share information on your website about your products, services or knowledge?
Imagine if a website user relies on the information on your website and then somehow suffers a loss of profit or other damages because they relied on the information on your website. Now the website user wants to hold you liable for this loss.
Having terms of use for your website can limit any possible liability for a website user’s reliance on the information provided on your website.

21/02/2023

Core Legal is your ad hoc legal advisor and we believe that legal solutions should be made simple.
We want to share a did you know fact about complying with the Companies Act.
Did you know that a company is obligated to keep and maintain:
•The memorandum of incorporation;
•Record of the company’s directors and details of any person who has served as a director;
•Copies of reports presented at an annual general meetings;
•The annual financial statements;
•The accounting records;
•Notices and minutes of all shareholders meetings and the resolutions adopted; and
•Minutes of all meetings and resolutions of directors.
These records and documents must be kept at the company’s registered address, in written format and for a period of 7 years.
Core Legal renders advisory and consultancy services and assist clients with their compliance requirements.

15/02/2023

Core Legal is your ad hoc legal advisor.
What does this mean and what are the duties and functions of a legal advisor.
Legal advisors are generally responsible for:
•Drafting and reviewing of contracts
•Providing legal advice on aspects, such as compliance, disputes, Contract and Commercial Law & Labour Law
•Preparing corporate documents, minutes of meetings, resolutions, Powers of Attorney, etc.
•Conducting legal research on legal issues and changes in the laws
•Conducting legal training for staff
•Assisting with the preparation of disciplinary hearing documents
•Monitoring a company’s compliance with legislation
•Drafting internal compliance policies
Not all businesses want or can afford to employ a full-time legal advisor.
Core Legal offers a solution as your ad hoc legal advisor meaning that we can assist with all these services when you need a legal advisor.

02/02/2023

Do you have an online shop and e-commerce website?
Is the following information available on your website:
Your company’s registration number and registered address and the names of the office bearers?
The terms applicable to the transaction and agreement like the guarantee or warranty?
The manner which customers can access and maintain the record of the transaction?
The return, exchange and refund policy?
The security procedures and privacy policy of that supplier in respect of payment, payment information and personal information?
The customer’s cooling-off period consumer rights?
If you answered no to 1 of these questions, it is likely that your e-commerce website does not comply with the Electronic Communication and Transactions Act.
Non-compliance means that your customer can cancel the transaction within 14 days of receiving the goods purchased.
Compliance can be obtained by ensuring that your website has the necessary and required terms and conditions, privacy policy and return policy in place.
Contact us to find out how we can help you.

07/12/2022

Core Legal is your ad hoc, in-house legal advisor. If you have a legal problem, Core Legal has a solution.

Do you have employment contracts in place? Does it comply with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)?

We want to share a few “did you know” facts:
Did you know that the BCEA was amended to include Parental Leave, Adoption Leave and Commissioning Parental Leave?
Did you know that it is unlawful for an employer to insist that an employee produces a medical certificate or sick note for an absence on a Friday, or on a Monday, or on the day before or the day after a public holiday?
An employee, to be entitled to paid sick leave, must present a medical certificate if he is off sick for more than 2 consecutive days (in other words, 3 days or more).
Did you know that annual leave cannot be exchanged for cash or payment?
Section 20(11) prohibits an employer from paying an employee for annual leave except upon termination of employment.

Core Legal can help clients with the drafting of employment contracts, restraint of trade and codes of conduct. We also assist with labour law matters and provide advice regarding a substantively and procedurally fair disciplinary hearing.