Basic Guide to Employment Contracts

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The Basic Conditions of Employment Act requires that employers give workers certain details of their employment in writing.

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act applies to all employers and workers, but not - members of the -

The section of the Act that regulate working hours does not apply to:

workers in senior management
sales staff who travel and regulate their own working hours
workers who work less than 24 hours in a month
workers who earn in excess of an amount stated in terms of section 6 (3) of the Act
- workers engaged in emergency work are excluded from certain provisions.
workers engaged in emergency work are excluded from certain provisions.

Basic Conditions of Employment Act

Applies to all employers and workers and regulates leave, working hours, employment contracts, deductions, pay slips, and termination

Written Particulars of Employment

At the start of employment, employers must give workers a document containing the following information…

Based on Legislation in Section 29, of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act

Please Note:
The following does not apply to employers who employ less than 5 workers

Any period of employment with a previous employer that counts towards the period of employment
List of any other documents that form part of the contract and details of where the worker can get copies
Description of any council or sectoral determination which covers the employer’s business