Badic Conditions Of Employment Act

Question 1

Name 2 advantages

Answer 1

1. Lays down the basic conditions of employment

2. prohibits mistreatment of vulnerable workers

Question 2

Name 2 disadvantages

Answer 2

1. Increase the cost of Labour bcs minimum wages ad set for vulnerable workers
2. increased Labour costs leads to increased prices which effects economic growth

Question 3

Implications for small business (3)

Answer 3

• employers must be given contract employment
• employers must keep record if employees absense
• employees must keep records

Question 4

Implications for large business (2)

Answer 4

• employeees must be given a contract if employment

* employees must keep record of when employees started working

Question 5

Nature & purpose (3)

Answer 5

• the BCEA lays down the minimum requirements of employment
• removes rigidities and inefficiencies from regulations of minimum conditions
• promotes flexibility

Question 6

Complaines and penalties (3)

Answer 6

• a labor inspector will issue a compliance order
• offencing regarding child Labour and forced Labour are criminal offenses
• basic conditions of employment can be enforced by a court of law