Labour Law Management Consulting (LLMC) offers Labour law and industrial relations consulting and training.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have some frequently asked questions. We hope these will answer any questions you may have.
Covid-19
- Are smokers and tobacco users at higher risk of COVID-19 infection?
- What is the penalty for spreading fake news?
- Is COVID-19 exposing corrupt public servants
- How can I keep my house virus-free?
- Do smokers suffer more with Covid-19?
- Kan my troeteldiere die virus oordra
- Is the Coronavirus airborne?
- Will antibiotics help to treat COVID-19?
- What is self-isolation?
- Who is considered a high risk patient?
- Wat moet ek weet van COVID-19 om myself te beskerm? (Afrikaans)
- Who should be tested for the Coronavirus?
- How long can the Coronavirus survive on surfaces?
- How can I prevent COVID-19 infection?
- What are the differences between a cold, the flu and COVID-19?
- What is the right way to wash my hands?
- What role can I play in the fight against Covid-19?
- How can I prevent Covid-19 infection in a taxi?
- Will a face mask prevent COVID-19 infection?
- What is the difference between a surgical mask, an N95 respirator, and a cloth mask?
- Should everyone wear cloth mask in public?
- Why use fabric face mask
- How to use a cloth face mask
- How can I tell the difference between a real and fake N95 mask?
- Is there a right way to wear a N95 mask?
- For how long can I wear the same N95 mask?
- How should I store an KN95 mask between uses?
- Should I wash an N95 or KN95 mask?
- Can an N95 mask be reused?
- When should I throw the mask away?
- Do employers need to pay for COVID-19 testing?
- What is the difference between screening and testing for Covid-19?
- What is the difference between isolation and quarantine?
- How can I avoid being infected with Covid-19 at work?
- Do I have to wear a face mask while in public?
Covid-19 Myths
- MYTH:Covid-19 can spread through food
- MYTH: I can use an UV lamp to kill the virus
- MYTH: Using a hand dryer will kill the virus
- MYTH: Covid-19 can be transmitted through mosquito bites.
- MYTH: The virus cannot survive on surfaces.
- MYTH: If I avoid direct contact with other people, I won’t contract the virus.
- MYTH: Infected people are easy to spot because they show symptoms.
- MYTH: Thermal scanners can detect the virus
- MYTH: Antibiotics can be used to treat Covid-19
- MYTH: You must be in contact with someone for at least 10 minutes to catch the virus
- MYTH: You can prevent infection by gargling bleach
- MYTH: Drinking lots of hot drinks stop Covid-19.
- MYTH: Taking a hot bath will prevent infection
- MYTH: Covid-19 cannot survive in warm weather.
- MYTH: Covid-19 was caused by and spread by way of 5G mobile networks.
- MYTH: Spraying my body with chlorine or rinsing my nose with salt water can cure Covid-19.
- MYTH: Eating garlic can help prevent infection
- MYTH: A Covid-19 vaccine is already available
- MYTH: The flu vaccine is effective against Covid-19
- MYTH: Covid-19 only infects certain groups of people.
- MYTH: Contracting Covid-19 is a death sentence.
- Can I contract COVID-19 from my cat or dog?
- Can I be infected by handling a package from China?
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HR
Labour Law
- What happens if an employee contracts Covid-19 at work?
- What if the employee doesn’t have any sick leave left?
- Is an employee entitled to sick leave if they display symptoms?
- What are the requirements for a business to reopen?
- Will a business need permission from the government to reopen?
- How can I contact the labour department in my province?
- Can domestic workers return to work under level 3?
- Are labour centres open during lockdown?
- What if my employer forces me to take unpaid leave?
- For how long will I be receiving the TERS benefit?
- Who will the TERS money be paid to?
- Will non-declared employees receive benefits?
- How long will it take to process my TERS application?
- Do informal businesses like spaza shops, hair saloons qualify for the fund?
- I'm a business owner - can I apply for debt relief on behalf of my employees?
- Who qualifies for the Covid19 relief benefits?
- How do I contact the Labour Department During Lockdown?
- Who can apply for the Social Relief of Distress grant
- What support is available to small businesses during lockdown?
- Can small businesses apply for debt relief during the lockdown?
Management
- If an employee tests positive, when can they return to work?
- If someone tests positive for Covid-19 at work do all other employees need to be tested?
- Does a business need to close if an employee tests positive?
- As an employer, how can I ensure worker health during Covid-19?
- If I don’t bring a face mask to work, will my employer give me one?
- Returning to work? Do you know the workplace requirements
Regulations
- What is allowed under lockdown level 2?
- Do I have to wear a mask while at work?
- Has the curfew been reinstated during level 3 lockdown?
- What is the penalty for not wearing a mask in public?
- Can I be evicted during lockdown level 3?
- What are the level 3 travel restrictions?
- What are the rules surrounding the sale of alcohol during the lockdown?
- What is considered an essential product? (Level 1 and 2)
- What is considered an essential product? (Level 3)
- What is considered an essential product? (Level 5)
- What are the new rules and restrictions under level 4?
- What do the lockdown levels mean?
- What if my driver's license expires during the lockdown?
- How many people can travel together in a vehicle?
- What will happen if I break the rules of the lockdown?
- When are we allowed to leave the house during lockdown?
- Can I attend someone's funeral during the lockdown?
- What is considered an essential service?
- What is considered an essential product? (Level 4)
- What are the restrictions of movement during lockdown?
Schools
UIF
- What documents do I need to register my uFiling account?
- I have been receiving benefits prior to the lockdown, will this affect the payments?
- Will the UIF cope with all the new applications?
- Do employers who are not registered with UIF qualify for the relief benefit?
- Do you qualify for Social Relief of Distress
- How to apply for Social Relief grant
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