This 4-day skills programme is accredited through SABPP and Services SETA. It covers various labour law legislation with specific focus on industrial action, disciplinary measures, policies and procedures, negotiation skills, and conflict management. The programme includes thorough analysis of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Labour Relations Act. It is designed for first line-management, shop stewards, and HR Administrators.

Programme Content

Labour Relations Act (LRA) Analysis

• Collective Bargaining and Collective Agreements
• Strikes and Lock-outs
• Dispute Resolution
• Dismissal and Unfair Labour Practice

Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) Analysis

• Purpose and Application
• Regulation of Working Time
• Leave Provisions
• Particulars of Employment and Remuneration
• Termination of Employment
• Sectoral Determinations
• Monitoring, Enforcement and Legal Proceedings
• Codes of Good Practice

Skills Development Act

• National Skills Authority (NSA)
• SETAs
• Learnerships
• Skills Programmes

Employment Equity Act

• Prohibition of Unfair Discrimination
• Affirmative Action
• Commission for Employment Equity
• Monitoring, Enforcement and Legal Proceedings
• Protection of Employee Rights
• Establishment of EE Committee
• Role and Function of EE Committee
• Example of EE Plan
• EE Reporting

Special Focus Areas

• Handling Absenteeism

Aligned Unit Standards

• Unit Standard 10170 NQF 3 (3 credits) - Demonstrate an understanding of employment relations in an organisation
• Unit Standard 11909 NQF 5 (5 credits) - Monitor and advise on substantive conditions of employment and related rights and obligations in an organisation
• Unit Standard 10983 NQF 4 (5 credits) - Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes