Labour Law Manual South Africa

Table of Content Introduction Mission and Vision Into SA Vision Into SA Mission Employee Definition and Status Basic Conditions of Employment Act Hours Worked and Overtime The Earnings Threshold Explained Employees Earning Under the Threshold Employees Earning Over the Threshold Daily and Weekly Rest Periods Night Work Annual Leave Accrual or Accumulation of Annual Leave Entitlement to Accrue Annual Leave Maternity Leave Sick Leave Family Responsibility Leave Study Leave Leave for Religious Holidays Particulars of Employment Informing Employees of their Rights Keeping of Records Information Regarding Remuneration Deductions and other Acts Concerning Remuneration Termination of Employment Severance Pay Certificate of Service Prohibition of Employment of Children Employment Equity Act Prohibition of Unfair Discrimination Medical Testing Psychological Testing Affirmative Action Consultation Disclosure of Information Analysis Employment Equity Plan Report Designated Employer Must Assign a Manager Income Differentials Monitoring Compliance Order Review by Director-general Powers of the Labour Court Protection of Employee Rights Labour Relations Act and Probation Labour Relations Act and Dismissals Disciplinary Measures Short of Dismissal Dismissals for Misconduct Disciplinary Records Dismissals and Industrial Action Dismissal for Poor Work Performance Incapacity for Ill Health and Injury Dismissal Arising From Ill Health or Injury Dismissal Due to Operational Requirements Dispute Resolution Unemployment Insurance Fund Application Contributions Payable Earnings Ceiling Payment of Contributions General Immigration Law Compliance Employee Background Checks Criminal Records Summary