basic conditions of employment south africa

The purpose of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act is to advance the economic development and social justice within the employment sector in South Africa by establishing and enforcing basic conditions of employment within the work place.




basic conditions of employment


basic conditions of employment act 75 of 1997

What is the purpose of the basic conditions of employment act?

The purpose of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act is to advance the economic development and social justice within the employment sector in South Africa by establishing and enforcing basic conditions of employment within the work place.

The Act is put in place to ensure the right to fair labour practices for both employers and employees. South African employees and employers enjoy many rights, thanks to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. From leave days to the termination of your employment and many more.

Employment contracts and the basic conditions of employment act:

The Basic Conditions of Employment established with this act forms part of every contract of employment of an employee in South Africa and represents the minimum standards of employment.

Who must comply with the basic conditions of employment:

Every employer and employee in South Africa must comply with the employment laws as set out in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. The Act represents the laws of employment within the work place.and applies to all workers and employers except members of the National Defence Force, National Intelligence Agency, South African Secret Service and unpaid volunteers working for charities.

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act regulates workings hours, annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, family responsibility leave and many more.

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