Environment [ Basic Conditions of Employment Act]

Question 1

BCEA

Answer 1

outlines the rights regarding work time, leave, appointment, remuneration and termination of employment.

Question 2

Purpose of BCEA

Answer 2

• promotes flexibility
• promotes economic development and social justice
• regulates the right to fair labour practices

Question 3

Positive impact BCEA (business)

Answer 3

• promotes equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment
• promotes fair treatment of employees in business
• creates a framework of acceptable employment

Question 4

Negative impact BCEA (business)

Answer 4

• businesses face penalty fees if they do not comply
• businesses can no longer offer cheap labour

Question 5

Positive impact BCEA (employees)

Answer 5

• employers cannot force employees to work overtime
• employees are allowed to join trade unions
• employees can submit complaints to labour inspectors, who will investigate

Question 6

Negative impact BCEA (employees)

Answer 6

• hours of overtime are limited, which can be a problem for employees depending on the extra income

Question 7

Compliance with BCEA

Answer 7

• labour inspectors monitor compliance with this act
• if the employer does not rectify the mistake, a fine can be imposed
• under certain circumstances the employer can be taken to the Labour Court for a decision