The world of work has undergone major changes in the past few years, and keeping pace with developments is becoming increasingly difficult. Law@work introduces the reader to the concept of labour law and discusses the impact of the Constitution. It pins down the elusive concept of what exactly defines a person as an "employe", which makes it a valuable addition to any employee or employer reference collection Employers will find great benefit in the sections dealing with employee claims against employers, as well as third party claims against employers. The book also discusses restraint of trade clauses, which is often a subject of great debate and litigation.
Every employed person will find use in the discussion on the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and the text provides great clarity on issues such as sick leave, maternity leave and termination of employment. Unfair labour practice, as well as unfair dismissal is dealt with in an easy to digest format, making it a fantastic reference for every office manager. The authors have also ensured that collective bargaining, strikes and lock-outs are properly discussed, which are problems employers and employees in larger organizations often face.
Ever wondered how the CCMA functions? This book will answer all your questions on the CCMA, the Labour Court and the Labour Appeal Court.
Lastly, the authors have touched on the "hot topic" of social protection, discussing social insurance schemes and how we are affected by injury whilst on duty, unemployment, old age and AIDS in the workplace. No employee or employer can afford to be without this essential reference.