Critical in employment law is entitlement to annual leave, public holiday, sick leave and notice period. In the event there is Collective agreement the employer must include it in a contract of employment where applicable.
Section 23, the most relevant one here, is entitled "Labour relations" and reads: Everyone has the right to fair labour practices. Every worker has the right to form and join a trade union; to participate in the activities and programmes of a trade union; and to strike.
Labor relations deals with the management of employee contracts, documentation of grievances, coordination with unions and staying up to date with the current labor law.
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Labour relations refers to the relations between employers and employees. They are affected by a number of factors, including labour organizations, collective bargaining, labour market, government policy, the structure of the economy, labour law and technological change.
3 In the event that there are two Acts that have the same names, but different numbers/dates, you can make reference as follows: Labour Relations Act 28 of 1956 (1956 Act; or Labour Relations Act, 1956) and Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (1995 Act; or Labour Relations, 1995).
The Bill seeks ensure that unionisable workers enjoy fair labour practices. The Bill also seeks to ensure that trade unions and employers observe the national values and principles of governance including good governance, integrity, transparency and accountability.
1) The Employment Act, Cap 226; 2) The Regulation of Wages and Conditions of Employment Act, Cap 229; 3) The Trade Unions Act, Cap 233; 4) The Trade Disputes Act, Cap 234; 5) The Factories and Other Places of Work Act, Cap 514; and 6) The Workmen's Compensation Act, Cap 236.
The Labour Relations Act of 2007 This Act is primarily concerned with the freedom of association of employees and employers, and the right to collective bargaining. The Act provides legal guidelines for the establishment of trade unions and employer's organizations and their functions.
Labor relations specialists typically need a bachelor's degree, and they may need experience in a related occupation. To enter the occupation, these specialists typically need a bachelor's degree in labor and industrial relations, human resources, business, or a related field.