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Employment Law
25 cards
Card 1
Question: What is the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)?
Answer: A South African law that protects workers by setting minimum working conditions, regulating working hours and leave, and promoting fair labour practic
Card 2
Question: What are the main purposes of the BCEA?
Answer: To protect workers' rights, ensure fair treatment, create safe working conditions, prevent unfair labour practices, and promote equality and dignity a
Card 3
Question: Name three rights employees have under the BCEA.
Answer: Fair pay, reasonable working hours, and leave benefits (also safe working conditions, rest periods, and protection against unfair treatment).
Card 4
Question: List three responsibilities employees must follow at work.
Answer: Arrive on time, follow workplace rules, and complete duties honestly and responsibly (also respect others and follow safety regulations).
Card 5
Question: List three responsibilities employers have under the BCEA.
Answer: Pay workers fairly and on time, provide safe working conditions, and allow leave according to the law (also avoid discrimination and harassment).
Card 6
Question: What is the maximum number of ordinary working hours per week under the BCEA?
Answer: 45 ordinary hours per week.
Card 7
Question: How does the BCEA define daily working hour limits for a 5-day workweek vs more than 5 days?
Answer: Usually 9 hours per day if working 5 days a week, or 8 hours per day if working more than 5 days a week.
Card 8
Question: What is overtime and what are the BCEA rules for overtime?
Answer: Overtime is time worked beyond normal hours. Employees may not work more than 10 hours overtime per week, it must be agreed on, and workers receive ex
Card 9
Question: How is overtime pay usually calculated?
Answer: Usually 1.5 times normal pay for overtime, and double pay on Sundays or public holidays.
Card 10
Question: When must an employee be given a meal break?
Answer: Employees are entitled to a meal break after 5 continuous hours of work.