The Wider COVID-19 Impact on Employers
Presenters : Lettie Janse van Vuuren CA(SA)
Learning objectives
By the end of this event the participant should:
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Understand the potential impact of COVID-19 on:
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Businesses;
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Employers;
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Employees; and
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Other relevant parties.
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Be aware of the wider consequences that may result from COVID-19 including:
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Legal repercussions;
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Cyber security concerns;
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Accounting considerations;
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Insolvency consequences (including the basics of Business Rescue); and
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Directors’ liability in financially distressed times.
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Be aware of the salient legal references:
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Labour legislation;
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Basic Conditions of Employment Act;
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Companies Act & Regulations; and
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Occupational Health & Safety Act.
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Content
The webinar will cover the following topics:
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Introduction.
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COVID-19 potential impact on various parties.
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Wider consequences:
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Legal repercussions.
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Employment issues.
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Cyber security concerns.
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Accounting considerations.
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Impairment.
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Subsequent events.
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Going concern.
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Disclosure.
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Insolvency consequences - Basics of business rescue.
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Directors’ liability in financially distressed times.
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Legal references:
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BCEA.
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Companies Act & Regulations.
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Occupational Health & Safety Act.
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