UNDERSTANDING LABOUR LEGISLATION
COURSE OVERVIEW
This 2-day course provides the necessary foundation, overview and understanding of labour law in SA. By the end of the course delegates will be familiar with the key clauses of the Labour Relations Act, The Basic Conditions of Employment Act and The Employment Equity Act as well as all updated amendments relating to the above legislation.
CONTENT / OUTCOMES (Know, Do & Feel)
KNOW:
- The legal framework and legislation content of Employee Relations in SA
- The Labour Relations Act, and in particular organisational rights, strikes and lockouts, discipline and dismissal, disclosure of information, workplace forums and collective bargaining.
- The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, in particular, working time, annual leave, compressed working week, working arrangements, overtime, public holiday work, night work, sick leave and family responsibility leave.
- The Employment Equity Act and the prohibition of unfair discrimination and affirmative action measures, as well as employment equity planning
DO:
- Advise on key areas of the above mentioned legislation
- Risk assessment to ensure legislative compliance
- Participate in discussions on key aspects of legislation
- Assess procedural agreements, policy and procedures for legal compliance
FEEL:
- Confident to advise people on interpretation and meaning of legislation
- Confident to get value from other more specialised employee relations training
COMPETENCIES AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS COVERED
The Understanding Labour Legislation course will assist in the development of the following competencies and professional skills:
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS |
Employee relations- Develop Employment Policies – a WORKING KNOWLEDGE and understanding of the business context and the desired employee relations, a WORKING KNOWLEDGE to implement company policies into company practices, a WORKING KNOWLEDGE to implement HR information system requirements and constraints in line with legislation, a WORKING KNOWLEDGE to advise employees on the implications of employment legislation |
Employee relations-Human Resources Legislation – a WORKING KNOWLEDGE of changes and updates to key legislation that impact on employee policy |
Employee relations- Assess and Select Appropriate forms of Representation – WORKING KNOWLEDGE of interpreting procedural arrangements for representation, a WORKING KNOWLEDGE of structures and processes for employee representation, consultation and negotiation |
Employee relations-Provide Employee Assistance- WORKING KNOWLEDGE to provide individual advice and counselling |
Employee relations-Manage Conflict – WORKING KNOWLEDGE to consult with employee representatives taking into account legislation on industrial action, WORKING KNOWLEDGE to ensuring consistency in the application of rules, policies and procedures |
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