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, Table of Contents are Given Below
I. Foundations of South African Labour Law
A. Introduction to Labour Law
• Definition and sources of Labour Law in South Africa
• Distinction between Individual Labour Law and Collective Labour Law
• The purpose and functions of Labour Law
B. The Contract of Employment
• Definition and essential elements of an employment contract
• Distinguishing an employee from an independent contractor (various tests: control test, organisation test,
dominant impression test)
• Types of employment contracts (fixed-term, indefinite duration, etc.)
• Implied and express terms of the employment contract
• Common law duties of the employer
o Duty to remunerate the employee
o Duty to provide work
o Duty to provide safe working conditions
o Duty to treat employees fairly
• Common law duties of the employee
o Duty to render services competently
o Duty to obey lawful instructions
o Duty to act in good faith and serve the employer's interests
o Duty to tender services
II. Termination of the Employment Relationship
A. Termination by Agreement
• Resignation by the employee (effectiveness, retraction)
• Retirement
• Mutual agreement
B. Termination by the Employer
• Dismissal for fair reasons
o Dismissal based on conduct (misconduct, disciplinary procedures)
o Dismissal based on capacity (poor performance, ill health or injury)
o Dismissal based on operational requirements (retrenchment)
• Dismissal for automatically unfair reasons (discrimination, exercising rights, pregnancy, etc.)
• Constructive dismissal
• Legal procedures and requirements for fair dismissal
III. Unfair Labour Practices
A. Definition and Scope of Unfair Labour Practices
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, • As defined in the Labour Relations Act (LRA)
• Examples of unfair labour practices (excluding dismissal)
o Unfair suspension
o Unfair disciplinary action short of dismissal
o Unfair demotion
o Unfair treatment regarding benefits
o Failure to bargain in good faith (in the context of collective labour law)
B. Discrimination in the Workplace
• Prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Employment Equity Act (EEA)
• Direct and indirect discrimination
• Affirmative action measures
C. Dispute Resolution
• Internal grievance procedures
• Conciliation and mediation
• Arbitration (CCMA and bargaining councils)
• Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court
IV. Collective Labour Law
A. Trade Unions and Employer Organisations
• Freedom of association
• Registration and functions of trade unions
• Rights of trade unions and their members
• Employer organisations
B. Collective Bargaining
• Definition and purpose of collective bargaining
• Bargaining subjects
• Levels of collective bargaining
• Collective agreements
C. Strikes and Lockouts
• Definition and legality of strikes
• Protected and unprotected strikes
• Procedures for lawful strikes
• Definition and legality of lockouts
• Essential services
D. Workplace Forums
• Establishment and functions of workplace forums
• Employee participation in decision-making
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, Question 1. What is the primary source of Labour Law in South Africa?
A) Customary law
B) Statutes and case law
C) International treaties
D) Common law only
Answer: B
Explanation: Labour Law in South Africa primarily derives from statutes such as the Labour Relations
Act, and judicial decisions (case law), forming its main sources.
Question 2. How does individual Labour Law differ from collective Labour Law?
A) It deals only with trade unions
B) It governs relationships between individual employees and employers, whereas collective law
addresses group relations and union activities
C) It only applies in the public sector
D) It is solely based on international law
Answer: B
Explanation: Individual Labour Law regulates the employment relationship between one employee and
an employer, while collective Labour Law concerns union activities, collective bargaining, and group
rights.
Question 3. What is one of the key functions of Labour Law?
A) To abolish employment contracts
B) To regulate employment relationships and protect workers’ rights
C) To promote monopolies
D) To limit trade union activities
Answer: B
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3702 All AssignmentsIn Bundle [All
Lessons Included]
Complete Content Solution Manual
are Included
• Rapid Download
• Quick Turnaround
• Complete Content Provided
, Table of Contents are Given Below
I. Foundations of South African Labour Law
A. Introduction to Labour Law
• Definition and sources of Labour Law in South Africa
• Distinction between Individual Labour Law and Collective Labour Law
• The purpose and functions of Labour Law
B. The Contract of Employment
• Definition and essential elements of an employment contract
• Distinguishing an employee from an independent contractor (various tests: control test, organisation test,
dominant impression test)
• Types of employment contracts (fixed-term, indefinite duration, etc.)
• Implied and express terms of the employment contract
• Common law duties of the employer
o Duty to remunerate the employee
o Duty to provide work
o Duty to provide safe working conditions
o Duty to treat employees fairly
• Common law duties of the employee
o Duty to render services competently
o Duty to obey lawful instructions
o Duty to act in good faith and serve the employer's interests
o Duty to tender services
II. Termination of the Employment Relationship
A. Termination by Agreement
• Resignation by the employee (effectiveness, retraction)
• Retirement
• Mutual agreement
B. Termination by the Employer
• Dismissal for fair reasons
o Dismissal based on conduct (misconduct, disciplinary procedures)
o Dismissal based on capacity (poor performance, ill health or injury)
o Dismissal based on operational requirements (retrenchment)
• Dismissal for automatically unfair reasons (discrimination, exercising rights, pregnancy, etc.)
• Constructive dismissal
• Legal procedures and requirements for fair dismissal
III. Unfair Labour Practices
A. Definition and Scope of Unfair Labour Practices
PAGE 1
, • As defined in the Labour Relations Act (LRA)
• Examples of unfair labour practices (excluding dismissal)
o Unfair suspension
o Unfair disciplinary action short of dismissal
o Unfair demotion
o Unfair treatment regarding benefits
o Failure to bargain in good faith (in the context of collective labour law)
B. Discrimination in the Workplace
• Prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Employment Equity Act (EEA)
• Direct and indirect discrimination
• Affirmative action measures
C. Dispute Resolution
• Internal grievance procedures
• Conciliation and mediation
• Arbitration (CCMA and bargaining councils)
• Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court
IV. Collective Labour Law
A. Trade Unions and Employer Organisations
• Freedom of association
• Registration and functions of trade unions
• Rights of trade unions and their members
• Employer organisations
B. Collective Bargaining
• Definition and purpose of collective bargaining
• Bargaining subjects
• Levels of collective bargaining
• Collective agreements
C. Strikes and Lockouts
• Definition and legality of strikes
• Protected and unprotected strikes
• Procedures for lawful strikes
• Definition and legality of lockouts
• Essential services
D. Workplace Forums
• Establishment and functions of workplace forums
• Employee participation in decision-making
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, Question 1. What is the primary source of Labour Law in South Africa?
A) Customary law
B) Statutes and case law
C) International treaties
D) Common law only
Answer: B
Explanation: Labour Law in South Africa primarily derives from statutes such as the Labour Relations
Act, and judicial decisions (case law), forming its main sources.
Question 2. How does individual Labour Law differ from collective Labour Law?
A) It deals only with trade unions
B) It governs relationships between individual employees and employers, whereas collective law
addresses group relations and union activities
C) It only applies in the public sector
D) It is solely based on international law
Answer: B
Explanation: Individual Labour Law regulates the employment relationship between one employee and
an employer, while collective Labour Law concerns union activities, collective bargaining, and group
rights.
Question 3. What is one of the key functions of Labour Law?
A) To abolish employment contracts
B) To regulate employment relationships and protect workers’ rights
C) To promote monopolies
D) To limit trade union activities
Answer: B
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