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 on this emotive and somewhat controversial area of law. 

In episode 2, 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.

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 on this emotive and somewhat controversial area of law. They cover the topic as follows:

In episode 1 of the podcast, Michael and Verlie have a high-level discussion weighing up the balance of rights on whether an employer can lawfully implement a mandatory vaccination policy from an employment law perspective. The wide areas of law that need to be remembered are considered and the constitutional issues are examined.

POPIA Terms can be confusing. Verlie and Kate talk through understanding some useful POPIA terms with which you may not be familiar.

POPIA Terms can be confusing. Verlie and Kate talk through understanding some useful POPIA terms with which you may not be familiar.

What is special personal information? When are you permitted to process special personal information and children’s information? Verlie and Kate unpack these questions and more.

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.

POPI Act will impact the way we share photos of people'-Refilwe Moloto (Cape Talk 567AM) chats with Verlie Oosthuizen about what the law says about posting photo's on social media. Do you require consent from others that feature in your photo?

In Episode 2 of the POPIA Podcast Series, Verlie and Kate discuss the appointment and registration of the Information Officer and the role that the Information Officer plays in the roll out of POPIA compliance within an organisation.

Verlie Oosthuizen and Kate Oosthuizen shed light on POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act). How can your company ensure compliance and mitigate risk?

Nick catches up with Verlie Oosthuizen of Shepstone & Wiley about the implications of migrating your messaging app to others.

Verlie chats to Nick Hamman on new WhatsApp T's & C's and how they affect you.