Book written on south african law which deals with labour law

It is imperative to seek legal advice from experienced labour law attorneys for a better understanding of labour law in south africa. Sun international management pty ltd v ccma and others lc unreported case no jr 93914, 18112016 lagrange j. South african law consists of the constitution which is the supreme law of the country, legislation acts of the national and provincial legislatures, and governmental regulations, judicial precedent, the common law rules developed by previous decisions of superior courts, and rules and principles discussed in the old romandutch authorities. A handy book of the labour laws, being a popular guide to the employers and workmen act this is a popular guide to the employers and workmen act, 1875, conspiracy and protection of property act, 1875, trade union acts, 1871, 1876, and 1893 with introductions, notes and the authorised rules and forms, for the use of workmen. The law, such as it is, relies on bits of cognate legislation and case law. Designed to reflect the content of an undergraduate llb course, the book. Law books in south africa gumtree classifieds in south africa. The first chapter analyzes the background against which international jurisdiction and conflict of laws rules are drawn up and examines uniform law in this context, in particular the 2006 maritime labour convention and the 2007 ilo convention no. Franchise 2020 laws and regulations south africa iclg.

Available in online and in print as 63 hard cover title volumes and a 2 volume lawsa supplement. South africas only reference book on music contracts and law for musicians was originally written by nick matzukis and published in 2009. Criminal procedure in south africa refers to the adjudication process of that countrys criminal law. It forms part of procedural or adjectival law, and describes the means by which its substantive counterpart, south african criminal law, is applied. Employment rights is also available in electronic form, which is updated quarterly. Unfair dismissal description the code of good practice on dismissal is a vitally important document in the labour relations act, which should be studied by any party referring or defending a dispute in the ccma or a council relating to dismissal and incapacity cases. But help is now at hand with everyones guide to labour law, which aims to assist employers and employees in respect of their rights, duties and obligations in most. Training courses, seminars labour law and ir related workshops 012 661 3208 fax. Everyones guide to labour law in south africa kindle.

Labour law books in south africa gumtree classifieds in. A practical guide to labour law 8th edition lexisnexis sa. International labour organization ilo 2 in south african common law, a contract of employment is regarded as a species of lease. First published in 1996, workplace law has become one of the most widely used and frequently quoted text books on south african labour law. The law must give the unemployed south african as much right to get a. The law of the united states comprises many levels of codified and uncodified forms of law, of which the most important is the united states constitution, which prescribes the foundation of the federal government of the united states, as well as various civil liberties. The labour relations act 1995 deals with strikes and unions and the like. Mining 2020 laws and regulations south africa iclg. A comprehensive guide 6 ed lexisnexis 2015 labour law through the cases updated to april 2019. A comprehensive guide 6 ed lexisnexis 2015 labour relations law. What impact has the south african constitution and the labour relations act on a common law employment contract answered by a verified lawyer.

We highly recommend the following two south african labour law books which cover the field in great depth. The following law book tackles a new field of law that is becoming increasingly important in south africa. Without an employment relationship between the parties, the rules of labour law do not apply. The law of south africa is an encyclopedic collection of south african law. Employment laws in south africa placement dynamics. Recent articles and research may 2020 may 1st, 2020. Labour relations act, no 66 of 1995 extracts from the lra freedom of association and general protections. Labour legislation summary sa labour protect labour law.

A guide for south african employers by levy, andrew, levy, dan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Influenced internationally through the ilo international labour organisation, division of united nations. It deals with damages claims for harm by animals, whether or not caused by the fault of the animals owner or controller. This book focuses on maritime employment from a private international law perspective. Gilesfiles has crossreferenced the latest judgements to correspond with the most recent cases. If one looks at south african labour legislation in general, it appears that our. What impact has the south african constitution and the. Labour law rules, 3rd edition mcgregor and ah dekker psychology in the work context 5th editionintroduction to business management 10th edition finance for non financial managers 3rd edition about financial accounting 6th edition economics for south african stud ents 5th editionmanaging training and development 7th editionprinciples of. Law books in south africa gumtree classifieds in south. The following textbook is useful for anyone wishing to gain an overview of employment law. Past, present and future juta and jutastat are names synonymous with south african legal publishing and a heritage of excellence.

It is based on the romandutch common law as developed in south african high court cases. Logically and clearly written, workplace law is a practical guide to complex areas such as dismissal. Labour law, the varied body of law applied to such matters as employment, remuneration, conditions of work, trade unions, and industrial relations. Franchise laws and regulations south africa covers common issues in franchise laws and regulations including competition law, real estate and protecting the brand and other intellectual property in 27 jurisdictions. The law of defamation in south africa burchell, jonathan m on. For nonlegal students this book should suffice as a primary source for their studies.

This means that in the event of a dispute the employee can. In south africa, arbitration has always been considered an expensive alternative to civil litigation. The law of contract in south africa provides a rich source of expertise and a lively and approachable introduction to the principles of contract law. Written warning, document, labour law, south africa, pdf. Understanding labour law in south africa regarding industrial action. The constitution sets out the boundaries of federal law, which consists of acts of congress, treaties ratified by the. Your guide to labour law in south africa labour guide. The code of good practice on dismissal is a vitally important document in the labour relations act, which should be studied by any party referring or defending a dispute in the ccma or a council relating to dismissal and incapacity cases.

Accordingly, the common law rules on the cancellation of contracts of lease apply to termination of employment contracts2. The book covers the main south african labour statutes, namely the labour relations act, basic conditions of employment act and the employment. Current and key legal information solutions that are essential for your law practice. View gumtree free online classified ads for labour law books and more in south africa. This was followed by the hugelysuccessful second edition. In south africa, the right to possess firearms is not guaranteed by law. Employment law update employee working post the expiry of a fixed term contract automatically permanent or not. The act heralded a new era in south african labour law. South african music law, contracts and business 20. The constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 is the supreme law of the republic. Integrating the common law, statutory law, and constitutional perspectives, the text provides all of the essential material within a comprehensive source.

A proud legacy of empowering generations of south africas finest legal minds. The common law will apply to the extent that the mprda does not regulate a specific issue but the provisions. South african music law, contracts and business 20 third. South african labour legislation prescribes to employers and employees what they are able to do, when they are allowed to do it, and how. A guide for south african employers, levy and his coauthors, jackie kelly and daniel levy, share their vast experience of south african labour law for the benefit of the average manager who has a million things to do but also. It has been published for over 40 years and is widely considered a prestigious authority and first point of reference for research. It deals with almost every issue likely to arise on the shop floor, in court. It provides guidance to employers on the various aspects of dismissal, fair procedure, and substantive fairness.

Employment rights, third edition juta publication, john. Criminal procedure in south africa refers to the adjudication process of that country s criminal law. Clients will receive free online access to the manual with regular updates until 12 months from date of purchase. A practical guide to labour law is aimed at and can fruitfully be used by all involved in the study and practice of labour law. These two factors must be considered in all decisions and especially when a dismissal is involved. Employment rights, third edition juta publication, john grogan. The origin of south africas modern contract of employment lie in roman law, where a distinction was made between the two types of contracts discussed above. This reference work contains various topics on south african law and contains over 163 titles. Unlike the laws of contract, tort, or property, the elements of labour law are somewhat less homogeneous than the rules governing. Unfair dismissal, document, labour law, south africa, pdf. Few names are as well known in the area of labour law as that of andrew levy. Labour laws are failing south africans herman mashaba. Our covid19 community guidelines tips, advice and news related to trading on gumtree during the covid19 crisis. This 10th edition has been extensively revised and supplemented to incorporate the latest case law.

Household rights and subsidised housing in south africa. A guide for south african employers, levy and his coauthors, jackie kelly and daniel levy, share their vast experience of south african labour law for the benefit of the average manager who has a million things to do but also has to cope with everything. Over this time it has become one of the most widely quoted and used textbooks in south african labour law. It deals with almost every issue likely to arise on the shop floor, in court, or in arbitration proceedings from unfair labour practices, through. Draw a clear distinction between individual labour law and collective labour law. The law of contract in south africa dale hutchison. Harm by animals by jf uys is the first book to cover the whole of this confusing branch of the south african common law. Employment laws in south africa south african labour legislation. A comprehensive guide is the most detailed, uptodate, useful and wellresearched textbook on the topic. If you are an employer, you can easily find yourself on the wrong side of the law in dealing with strikes.

The function of labour law therefore is protective in that it assists in redressing this imbalance of power so that equity and fairness will result. The fca imposes a general ban on the possession of firearms except in limited circumstances, and they may be possessed only with a license, permit, or authorization issued under the provisions of the fca. As a training provider we commit to professionalism and the use of up to date material and information, presented through the means of the latest methology. Study unit 1 chapter 1 a lawblog for south african. The common law will apply to the extent that the mprda does not regulate a specific issue but the provisions of the mprda will prevail to the extent of any inconsistency. In 1994, the department of labour appointed a ministerial legal task team to draft new labour legislation and the labour relations act 66 of 1995 was born and came into effect on 11 november 1996. The correct approach for arbitrators to adopt when faced with promotion disputes was set out in ndlovu v commission for conciliation, mediation and arbitration and others 2000 21 ilj 1653 lc at 16556, where the court. It has been published for over 40 years and is widely considered a prestigious authority and first point of. In its most comprehensive sense, the term includes social security and disability insurance as well. These law books cover specific aspects of employment law.

Franchise is not defined in terms of south african law. The two most important considerations in south african employment law is that of substance and procedure. South africa is a member state of this organisation and has to adhere to certain criteria and uphold its principles. The law of south africa lawsa is the only complete narrative statement of south african law from all its sources, including statutory law, case law and common law. The book is written in the clear and readable style for which the author has become acclaimed, and each topic is copiously illustrated with examples drawn from the case law. Clients will also receive complimentary access to more than 500 000 ccma and bargaining council awards until december 2019. Labour law understanding labour law in south africa. The following south african books allow you to know and understand the law relating to the world of work. The law of contract in south africa dale hutchison, chris.

Maxwell kluwer law international, jan 1, 2010 law 298 pages. Labour law rules, 3rd edition mcgregor and ah dekker psychology in the work context 5th editionintroduction to business management 10th edition finance for non financial managers 3rd edition about financial accounting 6th edition economics for south african stud ents 5th editionmanaging training and development 7th editionprinciples of business information systems. Labour department are entitled to investigate and search any. The 2019 edition of the labour law and employment manual. First published in 1996, workplace law 9th edition marks more than a decade of reliance on this work by labour professionals. Labour smart training pty ltd, strives to be the best provider of quality training in the fields of labour and employment law, and human resources. Can the energy efficiency programme be an obstacle to renewable energy transition. Equality before the law, as required by our constitution, has to be applied in the labour front. South africas climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives. Domestic and farm workers are pertinent examples in the south african context.