OHS2602 STUDY GUIDE
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Contents
Preface v
General introduction to labour and occupational health and safety law vi
LEARNING UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO LABOUR LAW 1
1 Sources of labour law 1
2 Distinction between employees and independent contractors 2
3 Defi nition of an...
Preface v
General introduction to labour and occupational health and safety law vi
LEARNING UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO LABOUR LAW 1
1 Sources of labour law 1
2 Distinction between employees and independent contractors 2
3 Defi nition of an employer 5
4 Duties of the employer and the employee 6
5 Doctrine of vicarious liability 7
6 Hierarchy of sources of labour law 7
7 The justice system as it relates to the enforcement and
application of labour legislation 9
LEARNING UNIT 2: THE BASIC CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT ACT 75 OF 1997 12
1 Introduction 12
2 Defi nitions, purpose and application of the BCEA 12
3 Inclusion of provisions in contracts of employment 14
4 Important aspects of the BCEA 14
LEARNING UNIT 3: THE LABOUR RELATIONS ACT 66 OF 1995 32
1 Introduction 32
2 Defi nitions, purpose and application of the act 33
SECTION A: INDIVIDUAL LABOUR LAW 34
1 Defi ning an employee and an employer 34
2 Unfair treatment in the workplace 36
3 Termination of an employment contract 37
SECTION B: COLLECTIVE LABOUR LAW 43
1 Freedom of association 44
2 Organisational rights of registered trade unions 47
3 Collective bargaining 47
4 Collective agreements 48
5 Industrial action 49
LEARNING UNIT 4: THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT 55 OF 1998 57
1 Introduction 57
2 Defi nitions, purpose and application of the EEA 57
3 Affi rmative action and other relevant general provisions of 58
the EEA
4 Harassment 61
5 Income diff erentials and discrimination 62
6 Medical testing 62
7 Psychological testing 62
8 Powers of labour inspectors 62
9 Disputes 62
LEARNING UNIT 5: THE COMPENSATION FOR OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND
DISEASES ACT 130 OF 1993 64
1 Introduction 64
2 Defi nitions, purpose and application of the COIDA 65
3 The essential elements of the compensation system under the
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4 Who is an employee under the COIDA? 67
5 Who is an employer under the COIDA? 67
6 The duties of employees and employers in terms of the COIDA 67
7 What is the diff erence between an occupational injury (accident) and
an occupational disease? 68
8 Which occupational injuries (accidents) and diseases must be68reported?
9 Procedure to be followed when reporting an accident 68
10 Procedure to be followed when reporting an occupational disease
69
11 Procedure to be followed when reporting fatal accidents 70
12 Objections against decisions of the compensation commissioner
71
13 Application for increased compensation 71
14 Accident attributed to serious and wilful misconduct 71
15 Accidents outside the republic of South Africa 72
16 Determination and calculation of compensation 72
17 Dependants’ claim to compensation if the employee dies 72
LEARNING UNIT 6: THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ACT 63 OF 2001 AND THE
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS ACT 4 OF 2002 74
1 Introduction 74
SECTION A: THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ACT OF 2001 75
1 Defi nitions, purpose and application of the UIA 75
2 Unemployment insurance fund 76
3 Claiming benefi ts under the UIA 77
4 Unemployment benefi ts 79
5 Illness benefi ts 81
6 Maternity benefi ts 83
7 Adoption benefi ts 84
8 Dependant’s benefi ts 86
9 Enforcement and dispute resolution, including litigation 87
10 Employer assistance in respect of unemployment 87
SECTION B: UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS ACT
OF 2002 87
1 Defi nitions, purpose and application of the UICA 87
2 Duty to contribute to the unemployment insurance fund 88
3 Determination of contribution 89
4 The employer must deduct the employee’s contribution 89
5 Payment of contribution to the commissioner and refund 90
6 Payment of contribution to unemployment insurance commissioner
and refund 90
7 Duty to register as employer and duty to provide particulars 91
8 Interest on late payments 91
9 Penalties on default 91
10 Off ences and penalties 92
LEARNING UNIT 7: THE OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES IN MINES AND WORKS ACT 78
OF 1973 94
1 Introduction 94
2 Defi nition, purpose and application 94
3 The diff erence between the COIDA and the ODIMWA 96
4 Establishment of the mines compensation fund 96
5 Compensatable diseases 97
6 Claims under the ODIMWA and under other legislation 97
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Preface
Welcome to the module in Occupational Health and Safety Law (OHS260
this module, the focus will be on legislation and common law that regulate ma
pertaining to labour law and occupational health and safety law. By the end
semester, you should have a comprehensive understanding of all the applic
Acts. Please note that this study guide is only an aid to help you understand
relevant Acts.
By the end of this module, you should be able to
• apply defi nitions and terminology embodied in applicable legislation an
regulations
• explain the purposes of applicable legislation and regulations
• apply applicable legislation, regulations and common law
• use the relevant legislation in conjunction with relevant regulations to ans
factual questions and provide solutions
OHS2602 consists of one study guide, which is divided into seven learning u
as follows:
Learning unit
1 – Introduction to labour law
Learning unit
2 –eThBasic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997
Learning unit
3 –eThLabour Relations Act, 1995
Learning unit
4 –eThEmployment Equity Act, 1998
Learning unit
5Th–e Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act,
1993
Learning unit 6 – eTh
Unemployment Insurance, 200
Act
1 and the Unemployment
Insurance Contributions, 2002
Act
Learning unit 7 –eTh
Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, 1973
At the end of each learning unit, there are self-assessment questions so tha
can test your knowledge and understanding of the content of each learning
These questions are very important.
We wish you success in your studies!
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