The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting employers from all sectors in Free State Province to an Employer Seminar which will take place in Bethlehem on Thursday, 13 February 2025.

At the seminar, employers from various sectors will learn about the importance of complying with various labour laws and their regulations including the Unemployment Insurance Act, the National Minimum Wage Act (NMWA), the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, and other Labour laws.

Furthermore, employers will receive an update on the Unemployment Insurance Fund's (UIF) Follow-the-Money Project, as well as Risk and Anti-Fraud Management activities within the Department and its entities.

Technical experts from the UIF and other branches of the Department will be available to assist employers with any challenges they might be experiencing.

In an effort to reach out to communities and increase access to services, the Department and its entities will host a “Taking Services to the People" campaign at Frankfort Sports Complex on Friday 14 February 2025, to which the general public is invited.

The Employers Seminar will take place as per the below details:

Date: Thursday, 13 February 2025

Venue: The Loft Guest Lodge

Time: 09h00-13h00

The Community Outreach will take place as per the below details:

Date: Friday, 14 February 2025

Venue: Frankfort Sports Complex

Time: 08h00-15h00

Employers wishing to attend the seminar must RSVP with Jane Letshwene on Email: Jane.Letshwene@labour.gov.za or Cellphone: 079 896 7651 before close of business on Wednesday, 12 February 2025.

Journalists who are interested in covering the session should RSVP with Sean Mmatladi on Email: Sean.Mmatladi@Labour.gov.za  or Cellphone: 072 150 5055 before close of business on Wednesday, 12 February 2025.

Media inquiries:

Teboho Thejane

Departmental Spokesperson

082 697 0694/ Teboho.Thejane@labour.gov.za

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Issued by: Department of Employment and Labour

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