How does the POPI Act affect credit bureaus?
When it comes to the protection of personal information, there are two acts that govern businesses and those working with such information. The Protection of Privacy Information Act (POPIA), which came into effect on the 1st day of July 2021, and the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), which came into effect on the 9th day of […]
Must employees disclose their vaccination status?
While employers cannot force their employees to be vaccinated, there are various grounds for dismissing employees who object, provided that the employer has conducted a thorough risk assessment to determine the need for vaccination. They also need to provide every possible reasonable solution to accommodate them. One of the grounds on which an employer can let go of an employee who refuses the jab is the refusal of […]