Labour Relations Act

Question 1

Purpose of LRA

Answer 1

Promote fair labour practices
and collective bargaining
between employees and
employers.

Question 2

Positive Impact of LRA

Answer 2

Labour disputes are settled
faster and cheaper.
Protect the rights of
businesses in labour matters.

Question 3

Negative Impact of LRA

Answer 3

Costs of labor rise due to
legal strikes reducing
profitability
Decreased global
competitiveness due to
lower productivity

Question 4

Compliance with LRA

Answer 4

Allow employees to join trade unions
allow workplace forums in the workplace.

Question 5

Punitive Mesures for LRA

Answer 5

Additional finance costs, legal costs ad CCMA fees.
Can be forced into disputes resolution

Question 6

Discriminatory Conduct/ Acts against LRA

Answer 6

Dismissing employees unfairly.
Preventing employees form joining trade unions.