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AGRICULTURE labour law

Our Agricultural labour law is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the agricultural sector.

Unlock the path to agricultural excellence with our comprehensive training

Date: 6 Aug 2024 | Time: 09:00 – 12:00 | Price: R1200 per person

Are you involved in the agricultural sector and eager to navigate the complex landscape of labour laws with confidence? Look no further! Our Agricultural Labour Law Workshop is your key to success. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll gain from this transformative training:

  • Applicable labour law: Understand the crucial labour laws that govern the agricultural sector, ensuring compliance and fair employment practices.
  • Sectoral determination 13 and the BCEA: Explore the specifics of Sectoral Determination 13 and its relationship with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) as they apply to farm workers.
  • Farming activities / farm worker scope: Take a look at what interesting activities are included in the scope of the farming activities definition which calls for compliance in terms of labour law.
  • Types of employment contracts: Delve into the intricacies of fixed-term and permanent employment contracts commonly used in the agricultural sector.
  • Employee classification: Learn when a person is considered an employee in the agricultural context and understand the presumption of employment.
  • Foreign nationals: Navigate the complexities of employing foreign nationals in the agricultural sector, ensuring compliance with immigration and labour laws.
  • Written particulars of employment: Comprehend the importance of providing comprehensive written particulars of employment to your agricultural workforce.
  • Remuneration and pay slips: Master the calculation of hourly and monthly wages, understand legal deductions, and meet pay slip requirements.
  • Accommodation: Explore accommodation requirements.
  • Working hours, overtime and Sunday work remuneration: Set reasonable working hours that prioritise the well-being of farm workers. Ensure fair compensation for overtime and Sunday work as per labour regulations.
  • Leave entitlements: Gain insights into annual leave, public holidays, and other types of leave for your agricultural workforce.
  • Termination and retrenchment: Learn about the proper procedures for terminating contracts and understand retrenchment processes.
  • Minimum Wage Act: Grasp the implications and applications of the National Minimum Wage Act, and exemptions where applicable.
  • Employment equity and compliance: Navigate the Employment Equity Act and its thresholds while avoiding non-compliance pitfalls.
  • Unfair dismissal and labour practices: Identify unfair dismissal and unfair labour practices, empowering you to protect your rights as an employer.
  • CCMA procedures: Understand when an employee can approach the CCMA and familiarise yourself with the essential processes involved.

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