Legalities

• Labour Relations Act (LRA):

  • Provides a framework where employees, trade unions and employers discuss matters relating to employment.
  • Protects the rights of employees and employers as outlined in the Constitution.
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA):

  • Workers should only work 9 hours per day in a 5-day work week OR 8 hours per day in a 6-day work week.
  • Overtime may not exceed 10 hours per week.
  • They must have a break of 60 minutes after 5 hours of work.
• Skills Development Act (SDA):

  • Ensure training in the workplace is structured.
  • Identify the training needs of the employees and provide them with training opportunities so they will perform their tasks efficiently.
  • The business should contribute 1% of their salary bill to the Skills Development Levy (SDL).