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What is the purpose of the Skills Development Act (SDA)?
Develops SA workforce skills and redresses past imbalances through training.
What are the advantages of the Skills Development Act (SDA) for businesses?
✔ Improves productivity
✔ Promotes self-employment & black entrepreneurship
✔ Addresses workplace discrimination
What are the disadvantages of the Skills Development Act (SDA) for businesses?
✖ High costs & paperwork
✖ Training may disrupt productivity
✖ Not all service providers are accredited
What are the compliance requirements for the Skills Development Act (SDA)?
Register with SETAs & SARS, pay 1% Skills Development Levy if payroll > R500,000, encourage learnerships.
What is the purpose of the Labour Relations Act (LRA)?
Promotes fair labour practices and provides for CCMA, trade unions & lockouts.
What are the advantages of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) for businesses?
✔ Fair dismissal & dispute resolution
✔ Promotes good relationships
✔ Protects legal rights of employers
What are the disadvantages of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) for businesses?
✖ Legal strikes may reduce productivity
✖ High labour costs
✖ Complex procedures to follow
What are the compliance requirements for the Labour Relations Act (LRA)?
Support unions and workplace forums, display LRA summary, follow fair procedures for dismissal.
What is the purpose of the Employment Equity Act (EEA)?
Promotes equal opportunity & diversity and prevents unfair discrimination.
What are the advantages of the Employment Equity Act (EEA) for businesses?
✔ Improves BEE ratings
✔ Clear hiring processes
✔ Motivates diverse workforce
What are the disadvantages of the Employment Equity Act (EEA) for businesses?
✖ High training & admin costs
✖ Workplace conflict may increase
✖ Hard to find qualified candidates
What are the compliance requirements for the Employment Equity Act (EEA)?
Submit equity plans to Dept. of Labour, avoid discriminatory hiring, promote diversity at all levels.
What is the purpose of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)?
Sets fair conditions (hours, leave, contracts).
What are the provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)?
Max 45 hrs/week, overtime limits (max 10 hrs/week), leave: annual, sick, maternity, parental.
What are the advantages of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) for businesses?
✔ Prevents exploitation
✔ Encourages fair contracts
✔ Improves employee morale
What are the disadvantages of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) for businesses?
✖ Admin burden
✖ Limits on working hours
✖ Legal penalties for non-compliance
What is the purpose of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act (COIDA)?
Covers employees for workplace injuries/illness.
What are the advantages of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act (COIDA) for businesses?
✔ Protects employees & employers
✔ Reduces court cases
✔ Exempt from tax
What are the disadvantages of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act (COIDA) for businesses?
✖ Admin costs
✖ Long claim processes
✖ Penalties for safety non-compliance
What is the purpose of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE)?
Promotes black ownership and equity in business.
What are the advantages of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) for businesses?
✔ Higher BEE ratings = more tenders/contracts
✔ Better public image
✔ Attracts investment
What are the disadvantages of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) for businesses?
✖ Expensive to implement
✖ Risk of corruption or fronting
✖ Limited supplier options
