Human Resources Labour Law - Employment Laws in South Africa

***Relates to South African employment labour law with regards to employees employed in South Arica***

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

All Included:

• Video presented course

• Downloadable course material

• Certificate of training

• No time limit

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.