Our directors are often asked to speak and participate at a range of industry conferences. We also host regular seminars to ensure our clients are kept apprised of the latest trends and regulatory developments in South Africa's legal framework.
Employment Law
Seminar Overview:
Significant criticism has been levelled by trade unions and certain politicians against labour broking, with it being equated to slavery, prompting calls for a complete ban on the practice. After much robust public, business, trade union and government debate, and developments in neighbouring countries, the Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana has since expressed the view that he would no longer ban temporary employment services, but would seek to regulate the industry stringently.
Werksmans hosted a seminar which provided attendees with practical insights into the anticipated changes to the Labour Relations Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Employment Equity Act, which will alter the practice of labour broking as we know it in South Africa. They also commented on the recent views expressed by the Labour Court in this regard.
Topics addressed included:
- Key regulatory developments in relation to labour broking
- Legislation impacting labour broking and the implications thereof
- Anticipated future regulatory changes
- Recommended best practice for labour brokers in relation to complying with the legislation
Related Presentations:
Download The Changing Face of Temporary Employment Services in South Africa
Competition
Seminar Overview:
Competition law has evolved significantly over the last ten years and increasingly affects every industry and business operating in South Africa. Whether you’re concluding a deal or managing your day-to-day business, ignorance of the increasingly stringent regulations is no defence – and could cost your business dearly.
This seminar, hosted by attorneys Paul Coetser and Irma-Dalene Gouws, provide d practical insights into the following:
- Co-operation and contact between competitors – what is allowed and what is not
- What information can you exchange with your competitors
- The legitimacy of industry associations and joint ventures
- What to do when discovering a cartel in your business
- How to detect and prevent cartels in your company
- How to protect yourself against personal liability and jail sentences for collusive conduct
- What to do during a dawn raid of the Competition Commission
Related Presentations:
Download Paul Coetser and Irma-Dalen Gouws' Presentation
Forensics
To find a corporate criminal you have to know where to look… - 18 February 2010
Presenter: Dave Loxton, Director
Seminar Overview
White collar crime has become endemic in modern corporate life and South African businesses increasingly confront significant challenges in preventing and countering fraud, corruption and dishonest misconduct, particularly when employees are involved. Werksmans held a Forensics seminar, hosted by director Dave Loxton, which provided practical insights into how your business can prevent and combat the scourge of economic crime, and keep on the straight and narrow while complying with enhanced ethical and governance requirements. Specifically the seminar will address following:
- Corporate fraud trends
- Best practice regarding the prevention and detection of white collar crime
- Regulatory compliance and corporate governance considerations
- The development of pre-emptive Corporate Compliance Programmes
Related Presentations:
Download Dave Loxton’s Presentation
Consumer Protection Act
The Goods, the Bags and the Ugly: A Consumer Protection Act Seminar - 23 July 2009
Presenters: Neil Kirby, Eric Levenstein and Ina Meiring, Directors
Seminar Overview:
This new legislation will have wide-reaching impact on South African business as we know it. The Act consolidates the rights of consumers and attempts to promote what has been termed a fair, accessible and sustainable marketplace for consumer products and services. The seminar provided insights into the key implications of the Act.
Related Presentations:
Download Neil Kirby's Presentation
Download Ina Meiring's Presentation
Download Eric Levenstein's Presentation
READY, STEADY, GO! Get all the insight into the Consumer Protection Bill without shopping around – 19 February 2009
Presenters: Neil Kirby and Ina Meiring, Directors
Seminar Overview:
The new Consumer Protection Bill will be enacted shortly. The new legislation will have wide-reaching impact on South African business as we know it. The Bill consolidates the rights of consumers and attempts to promote what has been termed a fair, accessible and sustainable marketplace for consumer products and services. Join Directors Neil Kirby and Ina Meiring for a seminar which will help you understand the key implications of the new legislation and how best to safeguard your business interests.
Related Presentations:
Download Ina Meiring's Presentation
Goods And Services Like You've Never Seen Them Before: Consumer Rights in South African Law - 30 July 2008
Presenters: Eric Levenstein, Neil Kirby, Directors
Seminar Overview:
The new Consumer Protection Bill will be enacted during the course of 2008 and will have wide-reaching impact on a diversity of key industries in South Africa. The Bill consolidates the rights of consumers and attempts to promote what has been termed a fair, accessible and sustainable marketplace for consumer products and services. In amongst the legalese, what are the issues of which you should be aware?
Related Presentations:
Download Neil Kirby's Presentation
Download Eric Levenstein's Presentation
Download David Burdette's Presentation
Business Recovery, Insolvency Restructuring
Director's Insolvency Checklist Seminar - 2 June 2009
Presenters: Eric Levenstein and Paul Winer, Directors
Seminar Overview:
Werksmans' directors Paul Winer and Eric Levenstein, leading corporate governance expert Professor Mervyn King and Les Matuson, Executive Director of Matuson & Associates presented at the definitive Director's Insolvency Checklist seminar. The seminar provided directors with the necessary insight on how best to handle a financial crisis and looming insolvency, while safeguarding against personal liability.
Related Presentations:
Download Eric Levenstein's Presentation
Download Paul Winer's Presentation
Download Prof Mervyn King's Presentation
Download Les Matuson's Presentation
Health Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
Medicines & Related Substances Amendments Seminar – 26 March 2009
Presenters: Neil Kirby and Bulelwa Khemese, Directors
Seminar Overview:
Werksmans held a seminar to discuss the proposed amendments to the Medicines & Related Substances Act No. 101 of 1965, as amended (“the Act”) and the amendments to the General Regulations in terms of the Act.
Related Presentations:
Download Neil Kirby's Presentation
Download Bulelwa Khemese's Presentation
Tax
Tax Amendments Seminar: 25 November 2008
Presenters: Ernest Mazansky and Kyle Mandy, Directors, Werksmans Tax (Pty) Ltd
Seminar Overview:
Our firm hosted a half-day conference at which Ernest Mazansky and Kyle Mandy, Directors in our Tax team, covered issues to help you effectively navigate the complexities and business implications of the 2008 Tax Amendments. Our keynote speaker, Keith Engel, Chief Director: Legal Tax Design, National Treasury, provided insights into the rationale behind the changes.
Related Presentations:
Download Ernest Mazansky's Presentation
Download Kyle Mandy's Presentation
Download Keith Engel's Presentation
