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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 discuss...

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 o...

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

A ruling in Bloemfontein on the 2nd Nov could see Pension Funds members benefiting in Billions of rands. Samantha Davidson speaks to Classic 1027 to unpack this Website · Website

Shaista Singh, Associate at Shepstone and Wylie Attorneys chats to The John Perlman Show about Indemnity forms and when schools can be held liable. Website · Website

Verlie Oosterhuizen chats to Mo Flava on Metro FM's Morning Drive about claiming damages on reputation. Website · Website

Verlie Oosthuizen chats to Nick Hamman of 5FM about the implications of Twitter's recent reaction; "muting" US president Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence' Website · Website

What should workers take into consideration when it comes to having to take leave during the lockdown period? Should they take temporary unemployment and apply for UIF or should they take forced leave? Refilwe Moloto speaks to Verlie Oosthuizen, employment law expert and partner at Shepstone and Wylie Attorneys. Website · Website

Verlie Oosthuizen, the head of Social Media Law, and a labour law specialist at Shepstone and Wylie Attorneys, talks to Refilwe Moloto of Cape Talk about the minefield divorced parents face during the 21 day lockdown when it comes to shared custody of children. Website · Website

Verlie Oosthuizen speaks to African Dialogue on Social Media Law and Human rights www.channelafrica.co.za · Website

Michael Maeso speaks to Wendy Knowler on Knowler Knows Consumer Talk on Radio 702 on the impact the Coronavirus has on the consumer. www.702.co.za · Website

Employment Law at Shepstone & Wylie - Verlie Oosthuizen (Partner) and Curtis Nhliziyo (Associate) discuss sensitive topics on the employment front. What are the laws and regulations around Domestic Workers and Private Employment. Should employers have any safety measures or documentation in place for this type of employment. Website · Website

Employment Law at Shepstone & Wylie - Verlie Oosthuizen (Partner) and Curtis Nhliziyo (Associate) discuss sensitive topics on the employment front. What procedures should employers take when an employee absconds from work. Website · Website

Employment Law at Shepstone & Wylie- Verlie Oosthuizen (Partner) and Curtis Nhliziyo (Associate) discuss sensitive topics on the employment front. This week the conversation is around sexual harassment in the workplace. Website · Website

#justsaying is a Social Media Law podcast at Shepstone and Wylie. Verlie Oosthuizen (Partner) and Curtis Nhliziyo (Associate) discuss topical issues relating to social media law. This week the conversation is around upskirting and downblowsing, what is upskirting and downblowsing and what is the law around such acts. Website · Website

#justsaying is a Social Media Law podcast at Shepstone and Wylie. Verlie Oosthuizen (Partner) and Curtis Nhliziyo (Associate) discuss topical issues relating to social media law. Mobile phones at schools are this week's topic, is it a good or bad idea having phones at schools. What are the concerns that parents have regarding phones at school. Website · Website

Candice Eve-Friis and Kate Oosterhuizen , partners in the Child & Family Law Department at Shepstone & Wylie, discuss Divorce and the division of your assets in divorce. They discuss the 3 different types of ways that you can be married in South Africa ,which will determine how your assets are divided. Website · Website

Candice Eve-Friis and Kate Oosterhuizen , partners in the Child & Family Law Department at Shepstone & Wylie, discuss Divorce and how to go about getting the best advice and explain the types of divorce that occur. Website