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My Rights As An Employee In South Africa In Cook
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The sources of labour law The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) NB: this law was amended in 2002. Text of the Labour Relations Amendment Act, 2002. The Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA) The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 (COIDA).
South Africa has three main labour laws, namely the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Labour Relations Act, and the Employment Equity Act.
It's important to note that employers must provide the employee with the necessary notice before dismissal, as outlined in the BCEA. This can be either one week's notice for employees who have been employed for six months or less, or four week's notice for employees who have been employed for more than six months.
Employment and Labour Minister T.W Nxesi announces National Minimum Wage (NMW) for 2024. Employment and Labour Minister T.W Nxesi has announced a new National Minimum Wage (NMW) determination from R25,42 to R27,58 for each ordinary hour worked. The new NMW will come into effect from 1 March 2024.
The maximum normal working time allowed (section 9 BCEA) is 45 hours weekly. This is 9 hours per day (excluding lunch break) if the employee works a five-day week, and 8 hours per day (excluding lunch break) if the employee works more than 5 days per week.
General employee rights not to be unfairly dismissed or discriminated against. to be provided with appropriate resources and equipment. to have safe working conditions. to receive the agreed remuneration on the agreed date and time.
In South Africa, casual workers' rights are generally very similar to the rights of permanent employees, as long as they work more than 24 hours a month. Since 1997, anyone who works more than 24 hours a month is covered by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Note that casual staff are employed by you directly, whereas temporary workers are employed by a staffing provider, such as a recruitment agency, who supplies your company with the necessary manpower as needed. Pros for employers: helps manage seasonal fluctuations. no notice period.
In South Africa, casual workers' rights are generally very similar to the rights of permanent employees, as long as they work more than 24 hours a month. Since 1997, anyone who works more than 24 hours a month is covered by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Short-term Casual (Administrative Support): Duties may include: Picking up and delivering mail, packages, supplies, etc. Set up and clean up for conferences, lectures and meetings. Answering telephones and keeping staff calendars updated. General office administrative tasks.