In the last few years some major changes have been made in the labour field of South Africa. A number of new acts such as the Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of employment Act and Skills Development and Skills Development Levies Act have been introduced. It is critical as a business that you understand both the laws and the thinking and understanding behind these law not just so you don’t contravene them but to ensure that good relationships between you and your employees are maintained and that your employees have a space to develop. This will result in better productivity from your employees, which always improves a business’ bottom line.

Your business as a retailer forms a vital link with the end consumer. Your success is determined by how satisfied your customer is. Your employees are the ones interacting with and providing the goods and services to your customers. If they provide poor service as a result of your business not having good relations with them then your business cannot succeed.

In this module we will cover the following topics:

Parties Involved in any Business
The Rights and Duties of Employees and Employers
Employment Contract
Labour Relations Act with Amendments
Chapter 3 of the Act Collective Bargaining
Chapter 4 Strikes and Lockouts
Chapter 5, 6 and 7 of the Act
Chapter 8 of the Act Unfair dismissals and Labour Practice
Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 with amendments
Regulation of Working Time: Chapter Two, Section 9 and 10
Leave: Chapter Three
Particulars of Employment and Remuneration: Chapter Four
Termination of Employment and Prohibition of Child Labour: Chapter Five and Six
Variations and Sectorial Determination: Chapter Seven and eight
Occupational Health and safety Act No 85 of 1993 with amendments
Duties of Various Stakeholders
Safety Reps, Committees and Inspectors

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MODULE: Introduction MODULE: The Law and How it Impacts the Business MODULE: Acts Relating Directly to the Business MODULE: Acts Relating Directly to Finance MODULE: Acts Applicable to Employees of a Business		Parties Involved in any Business