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Chapter 6 - Labour Law

Introduction

This chapter covers laws in South Africa which directly affect the working conditions of employees as well as disputes in the workplace and ways of resolving these.

We focus on the following laws that affect employers and employees.

Laws about terms and conditions of employment:
Basic Conditions of Employment Act No 75 of 1997 (BCEA)
Occupational Health and Safety Act No 85 of 1993

Disputes and ways of settling disputes:
Labour Relations Act No 66 of 1995 (LRA)
Employment Equity Act No 55 of 1998

Employee social welfare and benefits
Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act No 63 of 2001
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act No 130of 1993 (COIDA)
Skills Development Act No of 1998
Skills Development Levies Act No of 1999
Medical Schemes Act No 131 of 1998