LWO WORKSHOP TIPS FOR THE HANDLING OF LABOUR INSPECTIONS

Labour inspections are a common occurrence in the workplace with the potential to have a major impact on business activities, especially when businesses do not comply with legislation. Non-compliance can result in compliance orders, fines and even imprisonment.

It is essential that employers know what to expect during a labour inspection in order to continuously comply with labour legislation.

The following key aspects of labour inspections are covered during the workshop:

• The role of labour inspections and inspectors, the importance of an inspector’s certificate of appointment and examples of identification prescribed by legislation and used by inspectors in practice.
• Preparation for a labour inspection, including a sample inspection notice and typical questions inspectors ask employees.
• A general checklist of documents and items that inspectors often request.
• Consequences of not complying with the NMLW requirements and compliance orders under both the BCEA and the NMLW.

Additional benefit: participants attending the workshop will also receive information specifically on compliance orders (notices) for non-compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation.

This session is ideal for employers, managers, supervisors, human resources professionals and anyone involved in complying with labour legislation in the workplace.