Labour Relations in South Africa

Improve your level of competence in basic labour law practice.

Overview

This course aims to introduce participants to the basic principles of labour law and inculcate a practical approach to work related issues.

Course Outcomes

To improve the level of competence of participants in basic labour law practice.

Course Content

Topics covered in the course include:

  • The role of trade unions in the work place.
  • Details of how an investigation is conducted.
  • Details of a disciplinary inquiry and the benefit of having a representative.
  • Preparation and execution of arbitration.
  • Introduction to the law of evidence without the legalese.

Detailed course outlines will be provided in the first lecture.

Target Audience

Any person, regardless of whether s/he is an employer or employee, who needs a simple understanding of labour issues denuded of all esoteric legal principles.

Application Process

Matric or equivalent is a pre-requisite and participants need to be interested in the function of labour relations and recognise that they have a use for such knowledge in their working lives.

Applications should be accompanied by a short CV (3 pages maximum); matric certificate and a university academic/tertiary level study record.