Core elements of job contract

Question 1

List the rights

Answer 1

• To be treated with dignity and respect
• To be provided with appropriate resources and equipment to do the job
• To fair labour practices
• To all the protection and benefits of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• To have safe working conditions
• To be paid the agreed wage on the agreed date and at the agreed time
• Not to be unfairly dismissed

Question 2

What does LRA stand for?

Answer 2

Labour Relations Act

Question 3

What does EEA stand for?

Answer 3

Employment Equity Act

Question 4

What does BCEA stand for?

Answer 4

Basic Conditions of Employment Act

Question 5

What does the LRA encompass?

Answer 5

• Workers able to join groups for collective bargaining
• Cant be descriminated against for joining trade union
  
  • Disputes settled through CCMA
  • Outlines dismissal process

Question 6

What does the EEA encompass?

Answer 6

• equal opportunity in workplace
• no discrimination
  
  • Adresses affirmative action

Question 7

What does the BCEA encompass?

Answer 7

• 45h week max
• 9h if 5d or less
• 8h if more than 5d
• 10h overtime max
• meal break of 1h if 5h work
• 12 h rest between begin and end of work
• night work if transport provided
• double pay for public hday
• 21 days of leave
• 6week sick leave per 36 months
• 4 months maternity leave