Human Resources Labour Law - Disputes to Dismissals

***This course relates to South African employment labour law with regards to employees employed 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:

• Disputes

  • Disputes – Different types of disputes

    • Freedom of association;

    • Organisational rights;

    • Collective agreements;

    • Mutual interest issues;

    • Unfair dismissals;

    • Unfair labour practices; and

    • Unfair discrimination

  • If you are an employee in dispute with your employer, or vice versa, over a matter such as:

    • Dismissal;

    • Wages and working conditions;

    • Workplace changes;

    • Or discrimination you may want to ask the CCMA to conciliate or even arbitrate your dispute.

  • A union or employers' organisation may also initiate this action. You do not need the other party's consent before taking a matter to the CCMA

  • Speedier dispute resolution process called con-arb

• Disciplinaries

  • Disciplinary measures short of dismissal

  • verbal warnings for minor transgressions

  • written warnings for consistent misconduct

  • final warnings for persistent misconduct

  • Duration of Warnings

    • a verbal warning should remain valid for 3 months

    • a written warning should remain valid for 6 months

    • a final written warning should remain valid for 12 months

• Dismissals

  • Fair reasons for dismissal

  • Dismissals for misconduct

  • Fair procedure

  • Disciplinary records

  • Dismissals and industrial action

  • Constructive dismissals

  • Guidelines in cases of dismissal for misconduct

  • Guidelines in cases of dismissal for poor work performance

  • Incapacity: Ill health and injury

  • Guidelines in cases of dismissal arising from ill health or injury

All Included:

• Video presented course

• Downloadable course material

• Certificate of training

• Assessment (optional)

• SAIT Accredited - 4 Verifiable CPD Points

About the Presenter:

Ruzel van Jaarsveld

Ruzel has over 26 years financial and bookkeeping experience, working with many industries and corporate environments, with extensive knowledge and practical application of trial balance, payroll, VAT, PAYE returns, Inventory control, Management Accounts, E-filing and Procedures of Importing and Exporting.

Ruzel is a seasoned appointed facilitator with Biz Facility, and for numerous years has been presenting various national practical financial workshops to business owners and corporate financial staff.