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Our employment law experts, together with the South African Society for Labour Law held a discussion on the parental leave judgment - Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour (2022-017842) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1213) and the way forward for employers and employees. Website

In the final episode of the series the team discuss what the steps are that an employer may take in order to approach a mandatory vaccination policy and Covid-19 surrounding issues. They tie up our 3 episodes and consider possibilities in terms of how an employer can resolve it. Each employers case is different and our employment law team can help on a case by case scenario in light of the discussion. Website

Verlie and Michael take a deep-dive into the effects of Covid-19 in the workplace and what steps an employer could possibly implement in terms of a mandatory vaccination policy based on precedents and the current regulatory framework as our country navigates this unchartered territory. Website

The purpose of this three part podcast series is to discuss the pressing issue on whether it is legal for an employer to implement a mandatory vaccination policy and all surrounding factors relating to Covid-19 in the workplace from an employment law perspective. Each episode is between 10 – 15 minutes long, with two partners from our employment law department debating and discussing their views on this emotive and somewhat controversial area of law. They cover the topic as follows: In episode 1 of the podcast, Michael and Verlie have a high-level discussion weighing up the balance of rights on whether an employer can lawfully implement a mandatory vaccination policy from an employment law perspective. The wide areas of law that need to be remembered are considered and the constitutional issues are examined. Website

Episode 6 of the POPIA podcast series features Part 2 of Shepstone & Wylie's Kate and Verlie defining and discussing important terms related to the act. Website

Episode 5 of the Shepstone & Wylie POPIA podcast series features Part 1 of Verlie and Kate defining and discussing important terms related to the act. Website

In this episode Verlie and Kate discuss the meaning of Special Personal Information and what restrictions and allowances the POPIA act places on processing and protecting this kind of information. Website

In this episode we look at the initial steps that should be taken by an organisation in the implementation of POPIA compliance. Verlie and Kate chat about the importance of initiating a POPIA compliance team to ensure a seamless roll out. Website

In Episode 2 of the POPIA Podcast Series, Verlie and Kate discuss the appointment and registration of the Information Officer, who should be appointed, and the role that the Information Officer plays in the roll out of POPIA compliance within an organisation. Website

Verlie oosthuizen and Kate oosthuizen discussing the steps to POPIA compliance prior to the deadline of 1 July 2021. Website