Department Of Labour Policies

Department Of Labour Policies

Department Of Labour Policies, A policy is a deliberate system of principles to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes. A policy is a statement of intent, and is implemented as a procedure or protocol. Policies are generally adopted by a governance body within an organization. Policies can assist in both subjective and objective decision making.

Acts & Amendments

Read or download labour legislation published as Acts and Amendments to the Acts Basic Conditions of Employment Act Applies to all employers and workers and regulates leave, working hours, employment contracts, deductions, pay slips, and termination Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act Workers who are affected by occupational injuries and diseases are entitled to compensation Employment Equity Act Applies to all employers and workers and protects workers and job seekers from unfair discrimination, and also provides a framework for implementing affirmative action Labour Relations Act Applies to all workers and employers and aims to advance economic development, social justice, labour peace and the democracy of the workplace. Occupational Health and Safety Act Aims to provide and regulate health and safety at the workplace for all workers. Skills Development Act Aims to develop and improve the skills of the South African workforce. Unemployment Insurance Act No. 63 of 2001 Provides security to workers when they become unemployed.

Basic Guides

Plain English summaries of key topics within labour legislation Basic Guide to Annual Leave Rules for annual leave as prescribed by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act Basic Guide to Deductions The Basic Conditions of Employment Act allows for deductions from a worker’s pay only under certain conditions. Basic Guide to Employment Contracts The Basic Conditions of Employment Act requires that employers give workers certain details of their employment in writing Basic Guide to Employment Equity Consultations Consultation Forums must be established at the workplace to dicuss Employment Equity issues. Basic Guide to Family Responsibility Leave Under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, workers may take paid leave to attend to certain family situations Basic Guide to Health and Safety Duties of Workers All workers must report all health and safety incidents to their employer and the necessarry health and safety parties. Basic Guide to Maternity Leave The Basic Conditions of Employment Act gives pregnant workers the right to take maternity leave Basic Guide to Overtime The Basic Conditions of Employment regulates overtime working hours and pay for such hours. Basic Guide to Pay Slips The Basic Conditions of Employment Act stipulates that employers must give workers certain details each time they are paid. Basic Guide to Retrenchment Employers must follow certain procedures when retrenching workers. Basic Guide to Severance Pay Disputes regarding severance pay may be referred to the CCMA. Basic Guide to Sick Leave Rules for sick leave as prescribed by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Basic Guide to Termination The Basic Conditions of Employment Act stipulates the procedures for termination of an employment contract. Basic Guide to Trade Unions Trade unions are necessary for bargaining for workers’ rights and benefits and they regulate industrial relations. Basic Guide to Unfair Discrimination No employer may have discriminative policies and practices. Basic Guide to Unfair Dismissal and Unfair Labour Practices Every worker has the right to a fair dismissal. Any disputes regarding dismissals may be referred to the CCMA for arbitration. Basic Guide to Working Hours The Basic Conditions of Employment Act regulates working hours and rest periods for workers. Basic Guide to Working on Sundays The Basic Conditions of Employment prescribes the wages for working on a Sunday. Worker’s Guide to UIF All workers must contribute 1% of their pay to the UIF. To claim for benefits certain documents need to be completed and handed in at a labour centre.

How To

Simple step-by step instructions for processes and procedures How To Claim from the Compensation Fund if you are a Worker All workers must report all accidents or disease to their employers immediately, and submit forms from their doctor. How To Join a Learnership if you are a Worker Workers should ask and encourage employers to start learnerships.

Codes of Good Practice

Codes of Good Practices issued by the Minister Arrangement of Working Time Information and guidelines on shift work and night work and their impact on workers’ health and safety Key Aspects of HIV/AIDS and Employment The Code’s objective is to provide guidelines for employers, workers and trade unions on how to manage HIV/AIDS within the workplace.

Regulations and Notices

Regulations and Notices promulgated by the Department of Labour Government Notice earnings threshold

Useful Documents6

Download special reports, guides, and other useful information Silica exposure and its effect on the physiology of workers