Basic Conditions of Employment Act

Question 1

Purpose of BCEA

Answer 1

Determine employment
conditions and provide
minimum standards for creating
employment contracts.

Question 2

Positive Impact of BCEA

Answer 2

Establish acceptable
employment practices, like working hours and leave.
Outlines minimum
requirements for
employment contracts .

Question 3

Negative Impact of BCEA

Answer 3

Drafting contracts is time-
consuming, prescriptive and
expensive.
Productivity can decreases as
businesses may not force
employees to work more
than 45 hours per week.

Question 4

Compliance with BCEA

Answer 4

Provide maternity leave for
pregnant employees.
Ensure that employees do
not work more than 45 hours
per week.

Question 5

Punitive Measures in BCEA

Answer 5

Labour inspectors may
conduct investigations and
remove records as evidence
Businesses can be taken to
the Labour Court for a
decision.

Question 6

Discriminatory Conduct/Act against BCEA

Answer 6

The refusal to accept a valid
medical certificate of a sick
employee.