Basic Conditions of Employment - Human Resources Labour Law Webinar
This CPD will help small business owners, managers, and employees understand the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and how it affects their workplace. Many businesses unintentionally break the law because they don’t fully understand their obligations. Employees also sometimes misuse the Act, creating unnecessary tension. By learning the key aspects of the BCEA, attendees can ensure fair and legal employment practices, avoid penalties, and build better employer-employee relationships.
3 CPD units February 25, 2025 1 presenter
What will set you apart
By completing this course you will gain the following competencies
- Understand the key provisions of the BCEA and how they apply to small businesses.
- Learn about different types of leave , including annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, and family responsibility leave.
- Know how working hours and overtime should be structured to remain compliant. Understand termination of employment – notice periods, unfair dismissal, and severance pay.
- Recognize the supremacy of the BCEA over any employment contract that contradicts the law.
- Learn how to prepare for and handle a labour inspection to reduce stress and avoid penalties.
Event breakdown
- Introduction
- Overview of the BCEA and why it matters
- Common misunderstandings among small businesses
- The importance of compliance and fair labour practices
- Supremacy of the BCEA Over Employment Contracts
- The legal standing of the BCEA
- When an employment contract is invalid under the BCEA
- Ensuring contracts align with the Act
- Understanding Working Hours and Overtime
- Maximum working hours per week and daily limits
- Rules for overtime: rates, limits, and requirements
- Rest periods and meal breaks
- Different Leave Categories Explained
- Annual leave – accrual, entitlements, and scheduling
- Sick leave – how it is calculated and when medical proof is required
- Maternity leave – rights and employer obligations
- Family responsibility leave – when employees are entitled to take it
- Other special leave types (e.g., parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave)
- Termination of Employment
- Notice periods and employee entitlements
- Fair vs. unfair dismissal
- Retrenchments and severance pay
Category: Practice ManagementType: CPD CourseCPD category: Practice Management
Description
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) was created to protect workers and ensure fair labour practices. However, many small business owners and managers unknowingly break these rules, which can lead to disputes, legal trouble, and unwanted labour inspections. This webinar will explain the most important aspects of the BCEA in simple terms, focusing on the rules that every employer and employee should know. We will also cover common mistakes that
lead to problems and how businesses can remain compliant while maintaining good working relationships. Attendees will gain practical insights on how to implement BCEA rules in a way that is fair, efficient, and legally sound and how to advise their clients in implementation of the Act.
Presenters
Saleem Kharwa — Saleem
You will earn a certificate
On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 3 CPD units in Practice Management.
Requirements
- Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
- Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser