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This section of the blog is a collection of short articles and video clips on designed to help you get a little smarter in the field of Labour Law.

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Labour Law | The ins and outs of striking
Blog - Labour Law
Thursday, 05 May 2011 09:42

By Anna Malczyk

If you are interested in this topic, take a look at our University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Practical Labour Law course.

With transport strikes affecting the nation on a regular basis, it is important to understand why workers go on strike and what the effects of this are on individuals and the economy. Here is a brief overview of striking in general, followed by the effects of transport strikes.

 

Labour law | Essential tips for drafting employment contracts
Blog - Labour Law
Thursday, 05 May 2011 09:29

By Anna Malczyk

If you are interested in this topic, take a look at our University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Practical Labour Law course.

Everybody in the working world will deal with an employment contract in one way or another. Employers and employees alike need to read and understand them to ensure good working conditions and justifiable expectations. An employment contract should be a mutually agreed-upon document that clearly and simply explains the conditions of employment. Here are six tips for writing an effective and legally sound employment contract.

 
Labour Law | Work on Sundays and public holidays demystified
Blog - Labour Law
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 14:29

By Anna Malczyk


If you are interested in this topic, take a look at our University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Practical Labour Law course.

The rules for working on Sundays and public holidays are different depending on whether the employee falls under the provisions relating to working times of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act or not. To qualify for these provisions currently, the employee must earn less than the statutory specified annual amount (published annually). Bear in mind that there may also be specific bargaining council agreements that govern Sunday and public holiday work for certain sectors.

 

Labour Law | 6 tips for effective management
Blog - Labour Law
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 14:17

By Anna Malczyk

If you are interested in this topic, take a look at our University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Practical Labour Law course.

For the success of any business, managing staff effectively is vital: well-managed employees are generally more productive, enthusiastic, confident and feel secure in their roles. Here are some important and practical aspects to consider.

 
Labour Law | Practical Labour Law course gets to grips with the essentials
Blog - Labour Law
Monday, 12 July 2010 16:20

The University of Cape Town’s Law@Work department, along with specialist online training company GetSmarter, are proud to announce the third presentation of the outstanding University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Practical Labour Law course. The eight-week part-time course, which starts on 6th September 2010, is presented entirely online via GetSmarter’s sophisticated Internet training platform.

 
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