SACC Advice for Members
To help members review their continuity planning, develop an understanding of the changing impacts of the crisis, understand how it impacts operations, staff and communities, and operate with resilience in this rapidly changing, evolving situation, we advise our members to stay up-to-date by referring to reliable government sources.
Some useful links below; these will be updated on an ongoing basis:
- How to keep your employees safe
- How to clean workplaces safely
- Check what you need to do about Statutory Sick Pay
- Find out what to do for different businesses and organisations
- UK businesses trading internationally
- What the government is doing to support businesses
- Self Employment & Universal Credit
- Employment & Support Allowance
- Covid-19 Small Business Government Grant
- Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan
- FAQS
HMRC:
Corona Virus South African Resource Portal
- Latest information
- Hotline number
- Background
- Travel
- Schools
- Symptoms
- Frequently asked questions
- Guidelines
- Government statements
The SA Dept. of Employment and Labour:
- Workplace Preparedness COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-19 virus)
- UIF Guide for Employers on reduced time benefits in response to CoV-19
SA Department of Small Business Development
Other links:
List of funding resources for SA small businesses, from Fraser Consulting
Citizen’s Advice – if you’re struggling with living costs
Emergency Funding – StepChange debt charity
Please stay safe and well during these uncertain times.