ENTREPRENEURSHIP As an entrepreneur, it is important to start a business on the right foot, and that includes knowing and understanding labour laws and regulations, to safeguard your business. We rounded up the experts to break down the laws and more.
THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LABOUR LAWS EXPLAINED
‘The South African labour laws deal primarily with the topics of contract of employment, basic conditions of employment, dismissals, unfair labour practices, collective bargaining, industrial action and unfair discrimination. These labour laws are premised from the relevant provisions of the Constitution of South Africa Act 108 of 1996 (Constitution) and the obligations entrusted to South Africa as a member state of the International Labour Organisation (ILO),’ explains Ingrid Dimo, Managing Director at Dimo Labour Law Specialists. Fairness is one of the most…