HR Series Session 1: Employment Laws in South Africa

The principle of fair labour practice is a fundamental right that is guaranteed in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa which is the supreme law of the land.

Whether you are a small business owner, sole proprietor, partnership or large corporation, if you employ staff you should be equipped with the basics conditions of employment. Should a dispute arise, you must also be informed of the right steps to take. Most importantly, you must know what documentation to keep.

Topics Discussed:

• Employment laws impacting the Employer-Employee relationship in South Africa:
  • The Constitution (Bill of Rights) Labour Relations Act (LRA)
  • Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
  • Employment Equity Act (EEA)
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
  • Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA)
  • Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)
  • South African Qualifications Authority Act (SAQA Act)
  • Skills Development Act (SDA)
  • Skills Development Levies Act (SDLA)
• BCEA: General:
  • Temporary employment services
  • Deeming of persons as employees
  • Presumption as to who is employee
  • Duration of employment
  • Codes of Good Practice
  • Confidentiality
• Other:
  • Ordinary hours of work
  • Leave Pay
  • Pay for Sick Leave
  • National Minimum Wage
  • Annual Earnings Threshold
  • What employers need to display at the workplace