Demonstrate basic understanding

of the PRIMARY LABOUR

LEGISLATION that impacts on a

business unit

Unit Std No: 13952

(Six Outcomes)

ALL COUNTRIES HAVE LAWS THAT GOVERN THE DAILY

PROCESSES OF ITS PEOPLE, BE IT IN THEIR EMPLOYMENT IN AN

ORGANISATION AND/OR IN THEIR DAILY LIVING AS A CITIZEN

OF THE SAID COUNTRY, OR THEIR HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION

AND WELL BEING.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF GOVERNMENT IN

THE SAID COUNTRY TO ENSURE THAT ITS PEOPLE

AND THEY NOT ONLY, BUT ORGANISATIONS

DOING BUSINESS IN THEIR COUNTRIES TOO,

COMPLY BY SET LEGISLATION.

THIS IS REQUIRED IN THE FORM OF POLICIES AND

PROCEDURES THAT ORGANISATIONS WISHING TO TRADE IN

THE SAID COUNTRIES MUST DRAW UP, ACCORDING TO THE

LAWS SET BY THE COUNTRY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND

DIGNITY OF ITS CITIZENS.

As a Manager of an Organisation trading in our country, be it

lower management or the Organisations ruling Management,

it is essential that you are aware of and comply according to

legislation set in the country in which you choose to trade in.

That being said;

Please refer to your workbook and answer the Pre- requisite, just as a matter of interest and not as a test but as an introduction to learning how to ensure you meet legislative compliancy as a Business Unit Manager in any trading Organisation in our Country

What can happen if you dismiss an Employee unfairly

Define the term ‘compassionate leave

What is the role of the training committee in skills development in the organisation

Explain the difference between salaries and wages

Identify target groups for employment equity

Refer page 13,14 Do you know:

Specific Outcome One:

• Identify the legislation that regulates employment

issues

Specific Outcome Two:

• Demonstrate understanding of the main

aspects of the LRA – Labour Relations Act (as

amended) that relate to the Management of a

Business Unit

Specific Outcome Three:

• Explain the requirements of the LRA in respect of

Interviews

Specific Outcome Four:

• Demonstrate understanding of the main aspects of

the BCEA – basic Conditions of Employment

Act(as amended) that Business Unit Managers

might be responsible for implementing

Specific outcome Five:

• Demonstrate understanding of the EEA –

Employment Equity Act as it applies in a Business

Unit ( Your organisation)

Specific outcome Six:

• Demonstrate understanding of the SDA - Skills

Development Act and the SDLA - Skills

Development Levies Act as they apply in a business

Unit (Your organisation)