December 21st, 2021
The What’s What on Employer Mandated Vaccine Policies.
As the global economy continues its attempts at recovery whilst moving into the third year of the pandemic, our clients have reached out for advice in the drafting of policies and communications to the workforce on mandatory COVID 19 testing and vaccinations.
Learn More
June 2nd, 2021
O’REILLY LAW STARTUP PACKAGE – CHERRY INK ROADSHOW COMPETITION
A legal ‘get-your-ducks-in-a-row’ solution for ambitious and innovative entrepreneurs.
This package includes:
1 x Consultation with a startup lawyer;
1 x Registration of Private Limited Liability Company;
1x Tailored Shareholders’ Agreement (or service of similar value, if you are a sole proprietor);
1 x Terms of Service/Sale;
1 x Independent Contractor Agreement;
1 x Employment Agreement; and
1 x E-Commerce Website Terms and Privacy Policy
April 13th, 2021
What disciplinary action can an employer take against an employee who carelessly expose themselves to Covid-19 outside of the workplace?
Generally, employers will not have the authority to discipline employees for actions performed outside of the workplace and working hours. The reason for this is quite simply that the private affairs of employees are of no interest to the employer who is not allowed to prescribe the conduct of employees outside of the workplace.
Learn More
April 13th, 2021
Electrical Certificate of Compliance
One of the most controversial topics in the field of Conveyancing is the issuing of Electrical Certificates of Compliance (“COC”). By law, the transfer of a property where there is an electrical installation present, cannot take place unless there is a valid COC issued by a duly registered person who has a license issued by the Department of Labour.
Learn More
April 12th, 2021
Covid 19 – A Time to endure or embrace
The question that probably ponders the most in investors’ minds at the moment is whether to merely withstand the Covid period and hope for the economy to become more stable or certain, alternatively, whether this is indeed the time to jump on investment opportunities in a well calculated manner and trust that rewards will be reaped later.
Learn More
January 13th, 2021
WHATS APP WITH FACEBOOK? The social network privacy dilemma.
If you are a WhatsApp user, you have been asked to accept the new privacy terms if you wish to continue using WhatsApp from 8 February 2021. This assumed take it or leave it ‘option’ (on the face of it) seems to be generating an understandable reaction of fear about the integrity, privacy, and security of our personal information that we share on WhatsApp.
Learn More
May 26th, 2020
COVID-19 Workplace Readiness Toolkit
As a medium to large sized business (especially business employing more than 10 employees), there are a host of regulatory compliance considerations to be taken into account, such as the adoption of a workplace plan.
Learn More
April 4th, 2020
South Africa’s COVID-19 Contact Tracing – A Lawful Limitation on Privacy?
The governments’ efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 and deter contravention of the Lockdown Regulations have been fortified.
Chapter 3 of the Amendment to the Disaster Management Act Regulations (“the Amendment”) introduces the COVID-19 Contact Tracing measures.
Learn More
March 27th, 2020
AUTHORISATION AS AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE BUSINESS DURING LOCKDOWN
Attention all business owners and #Entrepreneurs – with the publication of the Lockdown Regulations issued by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs dated 25 March 2020 you should by now have determined whether your business is eligible to qualify as an Essential Services Business or not.
Learn More
March 26th, 2020
Ensure You Comply With The Requirements To Remain Open As An Essential Services Business During The COVID-19 Lockdown.
Attention all business owners: with the publication of the regulations issued by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs dated 25 March 2020 (“Lockdown Regulations”) you should by now have determined whether your business is eligible to qualify as an Essential Services Business or not (if you are still uncertain, give us a call!).
Learn More
March 17th, 2020
Pandemic Workplace Policy Template
With the declaration of Covid-19 (“Pandemic”) as a National Disaster, businesses and employers are grappling with the challenges of contingency planning and the management of the compromised workplace dynamics in the face of this pandemic.
As your legal business partner committed to be of assistance in the good as well as times of adversity, O’Reilly Law has prepared a high-level Pandemic Policy Template for your organisation – in line with the recommendations of the WHO and local labour laws. Please note that this document represents a generic approach and, subject to the statutory references and evidenced based statements contained herein, should be tailored to your organisation.
We remain at your disposal to discuss the contents of this Pandemic Policy Template or any other aspects which arise in your operations as a result of the Pandemic.
Let’s join together as responsible agents to combat the spread of this Pandemic.
Yours faithfully,
O’Reilly Law Team
Learn More
January 28th, 2020
Funding A Startup – Terms Every Startup Entrepreneur Should Know
Let’s face the facts, start-up entrepreneurs face numerous challenges the moment they make the entrepreneurial jump and open their doors for business. One of the biggest challenges they will face is access to funding.
Learn More
December 21st, 2021
The What’s What on Employer Mandated Vaccine Policies.
As the global economy continues its attempts at recovery whilst moving into the third year of the pandemic, our clients have reached out for advice in the drafting of policies and communications to the workforce on mandatory COVID 19 testing and vaccinations.
Learn More
June 2nd, 2021
O’REILLY LAW STARTUP PACKAGE – CHERRY INK ROADSHOW COMPETITION
A legal ‘get-your-ducks-in-a-row’ solution for ambitious and innovative entrepreneurs.
This package includes:
1 x Consultation with a startup lawyer;
1 x Registration of Private Limited Liability Company;
1x Tailored Shareholders’ Agreement (or service of similar value, if you are a sole proprietor);
1 x Terms of Service/Sale;
1 x Independent Contractor Agreement;
1 x Employment Agreement; and
1 x E-Commerce Website Terms and Privacy Policy
April 13th, 2021
What disciplinary action can an employer take against an employee who carelessly expose themselves to Covid-19 outside of the workplace?
Generally, employers will not have the authority to discipline employees for actions performed outside of the workplace and working hours. The reason for this is quite simply that the private affairs of employees are of no interest to the employer who is not allowed to prescribe the conduct of employees outside of the workplace.
Learn More
April 13th, 2021
Electrical Certificate of Compliance
One of the most controversial topics in the field of Conveyancing is the issuing of Electrical Certificates of Compliance (“COC”). By law, the transfer of a property where there is an electrical installation present, cannot take place unless there is a valid COC issued by a duly registered person who has a license issued by the Department of Labour.
Learn More
April 12th, 2021
Covid 19 – A Time to endure or embrace
The question that probably ponders the most in investors’ minds at the moment is whether to merely withstand the Covid period and hope for the economy to become more stable or certain, alternatively, whether this is indeed the time to jump on investment opportunities in a well calculated manner and trust that rewards will be reaped later.
Learn More
January 13th, 2021
WHATS APP WITH FACEBOOK? The social network privacy dilemma.
If you are a WhatsApp user, you have been asked to accept the new privacy terms if you wish to continue using WhatsApp from 8 February 2021. This assumed take it or leave it ‘option’ (on the face of it) seems to be generating an understandable reaction of fear about the integrity, privacy, and security of our personal information that we share on WhatsApp.
Learn More
May 26th, 2020
COVID-19 Workplace Readiness Toolkit
As a medium to large sized business (especially business employing more than 10 employees), there are a host of regulatory compliance considerations to be taken into account, such as the adoption of a workplace plan.
Learn More
April 4th, 2020
South Africa’s COVID-19 Contact Tracing – A Lawful Limitation on Privacy?
The governments’ efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 and deter contravention of the Lockdown Regulations have been fortified.
Chapter 3 of the Amendment to the Disaster Management Act Regulations (“the Amendment”) introduces the COVID-19 Contact Tracing measures.
Learn More
March 27th, 2020
AUTHORISATION AS AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE BUSINESS DURING LOCKDOWN
Attention all business owners and #Entrepreneurs – with the publication of the Lockdown Regulations issued by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs dated 25 March 2020 you should by now have determined whether your business is eligible to qualify as an Essential Services Business or not.
Learn More
March 26th, 2020
Ensure You Comply With The Requirements To Remain Open As An Essential Services Business During The COVID-19 Lockdown.
Attention all business owners: with the publication of the regulations issued by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs dated 25 March 2020 (“Lockdown Regulations”) you should by now have determined whether your business is eligible to qualify as an Essential Services Business or not (if you are still uncertain, give us a call!).
Learn More
March 17th, 2020
Pandemic Workplace Policy Template
With the declaration of Covid-19 (“Pandemic”) as a National Disaster, businesses and employers are grappling with the challenges of contingency planning and the management of the compromised workplace dynamics in the face of this pandemic.
As your legal business partner committed to be of assistance in the good as well as times of adversity, O’Reilly Law has prepared a high-level Pandemic Policy Template for your organisation – in line with the recommendations of the WHO and local labour laws. Please note that this document represents a generic approach and, subject to the statutory references and evidenced based statements contained herein, should be tailored to your organisation.
We remain at your disposal to discuss the contents of this Pandemic Policy Template or any other aspects which arise in your operations as a result of the Pandemic.
Let’s join together as responsible agents to combat the spread of this Pandemic.
Yours faithfully,
O’Reilly Law Team
Learn More
January 28th, 2020
Funding A Startup – Terms Every Startup Entrepreneur Should Know
Let’s face the facts, start-up entrepreneurs face numerous challenges the moment they make the entrepreneurial jump and open their doors for business. One of the biggest challenges they will face is access to funding.
Learn More