Legislation Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is the main purpose of the Labour Relations Act (LRA)?
: To promote economic development, labour peace, and social justice.
Which entities are covered by the Labour Relations Act?
: Employers, employee organisations, employees, and trade unions.
What are some key aspects covered by the Labour Relations Act?
: Trade unions, strikes, lockouts and collective bargaining.
Name a positive implication of the Labour Relations Act for businesses.
: Participation of all parties in decision making (less conflict), and disputes settled quicker and less expensively.
Name a negative implication of the Labour Relations Act for businesses.
: Productivity decrease, increased cost of labour (legal strikes), and dispute resolution by consensus (time consuming).
What is the primary goal of the Employment Equity (EE) Act 55 of 1998?
: To redress inequalities of the past through affirmative action by discriminating against certain groups of people.
Which groups are considered “designated groups” under the Employment Equity Act for affirmative action?
: Blacks, coloured, Indians, Chinese, all females and disabled people.
Name a positive implication of the Employment Equity Act.
: Imbalances/unfairness of the past corrected, and discrimination (access to employment, training, promotion, equal remuneration) is eliminated, especially for Black people, women and disabled.
Name a negative implication of the Employment Equity Act.
: Additional workload on business, people may not have the skills to do the work, brain drain, and it discriminates certain groups.
What is the purpose of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (BBBEE) 53 of 2003?
: To address shortcomings of the EE Act, BEE and AA (blacks not given managerial positions) and aims to redress imbalances of the past.
What is the sales turnover cap for businesses subject to the BBBEE scorecard?
: R10 million sales per annum.
List the five elements of the BBBEE scorecard.
: Ownership, Management Control, Skills Development, Enterprise and Supplier Development, and Socio-Economic Development.
Name a positive impact of BBBEE on businesses.
: Diversity, promotes equal opportunities, and an increase in skills development for blacks.
Name a negative impact of BBBEE on businesses.
: Majority still living in poverty (have no benefit from act), minimal black people have qualifications and experience, and companies window dress, manipulating the system.
What is the core aim of the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998?
: To develop skills for employees and employers.
What is a SETA and what is its role?
: SETA (Sector Education and Training Authorities) exists for each business sector and promotes leadership. Each SETA must have workplace skills programmes (WSP).
How much of the payroll levy do businesses pay under the Skills Development Act?
: 1% of payroll.
Name a positive impact of the Skills Development Act on businesses.
: Increased number of skilled workers, and funding is through skills development levies.
Name a negative impact of the Skills Development Act on businesses.
: SDA process is long with a lot of paperwork, many service providers are not registered or compliant, production decreases during work hours, and it is difficult to get money back.
What is the primary purpose of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) 75 of 1997?
: Employees are treated fairly, promotes economic development, and protects workers from unfair labour practices.
What are the maximum ordinary working hours per week under the BCEA?
: 45 hours per week.
How much maternity leave is allowed under the BCEA, and is it paid by the employer?
: 4 months. No paid leave, but can claim from UIF.
What is the main goal of the Occupational Health and Safety Act?
: To ensure a safe and healthy working environment.
Name a positive impact of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (including COIDA) on businesses.
: Promotes safety, provides a framework for acceptable employment practices, and eliminates time and costs spent in court.
