Basic Conditions of Employment Act

Basic Conditions of Employment Act

Learn the fundamentals regarding the basic conditions of employment. In this course, we discuss working hours, lay-offs, calculation of remuneration, obligations of the employer, and rights of employees. It is important that employers and managers understand how this applies to their workplace and workforce.

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SEESA believes in providing training that is of a practical nature, instead of a purely academic nature. That way delegates leave each session with workable information that they can implement in the workplace immediately.

Due to limited seats only 3 people per company per date can register.

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The Basic Conditions of Employment Amendment Act (BCEA) is the foundational core of labour law in the country. It applies to all businesses and governs all workers and employers, and is meant to ensure fair workplace functioning. It is therefore, essential that employers have a good understanding of the BCEA. This is to ensure that they operate their businesses in compliancy with these laws. However, most business owners do not have a legal background and this can sometimes lead to mistakes when dealing with your workforce. As such, this webinar has been designed to provide attendees with a basic understanding, as well as how to interpret and enforce the Basic Conditions of Employment Act more confidently, and without having the insecurity of making mistakes that could result in severe financial expenditures. South African labour law affords a good deal of protection to both employers and employees, and in this webinar we will clarify exactly what those rights are for you as the employer.

What you’ll learn:

What exactly is an employee.
Understand what the regulations are with regards to working time, overtime and public holidays.
Know the differences between annual leave, sick leave, family responsibility leave, maternity leave and unpaid leave, as well as what procedures to follow in the case of accumulated leave.
What are the minimum requirements of employment contracts, and legal requirements of a valid contract.
The difference between permanent employees and employees on probation.
What are the required notice periods for termination, and relevant processes to follow.
What are Sectoral Determinations and Bargaining Councils, and how do they work.

Who this course is for:

Supervisors
Middle to Senior Management
HR Staff

Course Outline:

Definitions, Purpose and Application of the Act
Regulation of Working Time
Leave
Particulars of Employment and Remuneration
Termination of Employment
Prohibition of Employment of Children and Forced Labour
Variation of Basic Conditions of Employment
Sectoral Determinations
Relevant Documentation

This course is presented by SEESA’s qualified labour attorneys and advocates who are dealing with these aspects on a day-to-day basis. Through their extensive practical experience, they will be able to provide delegates with handy tips and examples in simplifying complex principles.