Law in Practice

Employment Law South Africa NEW

Over the course of the seminar our expert facilitators, Isabel Manley and Sarah Christie, will guide participants through the employment law framework in South Africa, highlighting throughout the differences to the position in the UK.

The issues to be addressed include:

  • Background and history of South African employment law

  • Legal system and employment legislation

  • Methods of dispute resolution (arbitration, mediation, litigation)

  • Employment status and legal protection

  • Terms and conditions of employment

  • Remuneration and benefits

  • Discrimination and Affirmative Action

  • Harassment and bullying

  • Social Security and employment

  • Grievances and disciplinary procedures

  • Whistleblowing legislation

  • Transfer of employees on business restructuring

  • Disclosure of information and Consultation

  • Collective bargaining (sectoral and enterprise)

  • Industrial action

  • Termination and redundancy

  • Current trends and developments