A smash-and-grab incident plays on the elements of speed and surprise. The opportunists usually smash through the car window on the passenger side while the car is stationary or stuck in slow moving traffic. The sudden shock causes a few moments of silent paralysis for the motorists and this gives them just enough time to grab something of value like a jacket, handbag or a laptop before they flee the scene.

Fire extinguishers are often only “good” for a certain amount of time. While they may not have a set expiration date, they do need to be tested frequently to ensure that the contents are still functioning properly and the cannister itself isn’t damaged.

The Department of Employment and Labour has listed SARS CoV2 (Covid-19) as a group 3 hazardous biological agent (HBA) under South Africa’s Hazardous Biological Agents regulations, which has important implications for employers and businesses in South Africa, say experts at legal firm Bowmans.

Article taken: Brentwood Employment relations specialist

Labour Court rules that refusing access for non-vaccinated employees is acceptable, and that if they test weekly, the employer is not obliged to pay.