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Update: COVID-19 Temporary Employer / Employee Relief Scheme (“TERS”) July / August applications
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.
Applications may be made at: https://uifecc.labour.gov.za/covid19/. For an update on who qualifies for TERS benefits please see: https://werksmans.com/legal-updates-and-opinions/urgent-update-covid-19-temporary-employer-employee-relief-scheme-ters-benefit-clarification/.
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