Rest Breaks – After 5 Hours of Work
Work is deemed continuous unless it is interrupted by a meal interval.
Using an Adequate System for Recording Hours
Many businesses might consider keeping log of working hours to be time-consuming and a waste of time. However, this practice should rather be embraced, as it offers several benefits for employers and should be part of every producer and business’ routine.
SIZA Standard Review – 2023: Changes to SIZA Social and Environmental Standards
As per SIZA’s audit process and methodology, the SIZA Social and Environmental Standard are reviewed every 3-year cycle. This regular review-cycle is also required by global markets and during this process it provides an opportunity for SIZA and the South African industry to ensure that the standards are aligned with the market requirements producers are expected to supply to.
An updated SIZA Accommodation Guideline
A request was made to review the current SIZA Accommodation Guideline for Agriculture. SIZA engaged an impartial consultant to facilitate an equitable, unbiased, and dependable review process.
Payment on Public Holidays
There has been some confusion from some businesses on whether seasonal workers must be paid for public holidays, even if they do not work on the public holiday. In terms of labour legislation, all employees have the same rights, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
A focus on the compliance status of producers
In a world where accountability and ethical practices are gaining priority, it is heartening to witness producers not merely settling for the status quo. The spotlight is on those who are not content with minimum compliance but are embracing a proactive approach, championing a best practice mindset.
The SIZA Digital Recordkeeping Programme Empowers Buyers to Monitor their Supply Chains
Agribusinesses operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and recordkeeping and traceability of production inputs and outputs are arguably the most critical factors for driving continuous improvement throughout the supply chain. SIZA has recognised retailers’ and buyers’ need for a cost-effective and streamlined monitoring programme to evaluate and monitor their supply chains and, therefore has…
SIZA CARES: Preparing South African Suppliers for 3rd Party Environmental Audits to ensure a Sustainable Value Chain
SIZA CARES (the Creating Awareness and Resilience in Environmental Sustainability programme) is a voluntary environmental sustainability programme that focuses on creating awareness and resilience among farms and packhouses.
A focus on the Compliance Status of Producers
The spotlight is on those who are not content with minimum compliance but are embracing a proactive approach, championing a best practice mindset.
