Labour laws

Question 1

Trade union

Answer 1

an organisation that represents the interests of their members in the workplace

Question 2

LRA and what does it promote

Answer 2

Labour Relations Act

aims to promote economic development, social justice, labour peace and democracy in the workplace

Question 3

Provide 2 uses of LRA

Answer 3

Makes rules for the relationships in the work place (employers and employees) as well as between employee and trade union
promotes employee right to fair labour practices

Question 4

CCMA and its purpose

Answer 4

Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration
tries to settle aruments and disputes
between employers and employees, through negotiation and conciliation instead of strikes and going to
court

Question 5

EEA and its aim?

Answer 5

Employment Equity Act
Promote equal opportunity in the workplace by eliminating unfair discrimination in any employment policy
or practice.
Regulate affirmative action so that people from the designated groups, who have suitable qualifications, are
given opportunities for employment.

Question 6

BCEA and its purpose?

Answer 6

Basic Conditions of Employment Act

makes rules and regulations about the right to fair labour practices

Question 7

South Africa’s labour laws promote..

provide..

Answer 7

equity and fairness.

for general redress of past unfairness

Question 8

Disciplinary hearings

Answer 8

address employees’ misconduct in the workplace such as absenteeism,
insubordination or not doing what your employer tells you to do, or dishonesty

Question 9

Workplace forums

Answer 9

committees of elected employees; they meet regularly with employers to discuss
workplace issues.

Question 10

Bargaining council

Answer 10

represent employees and employers in different sectors, for example, the motor
industry; they make sure that all members follow agreements