Update: COVID-19 Temporary Employer / Employee Relief Scheme ("TERS") July / August applications

Legal updates and opinions

Published On: August 17th, 2020

by Jacques van Wyk, Director; Andre van Heerden, Senior Associate; and Thabisa Yantolo, Candidate Attorney

The July and August applications for Covid-19 TERS are now open for online submission.

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