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Special Features
At the start of each part, a recap and an outlook is given on the previous and the coming parts to keep the reader in the picture and to provide some focus. At the end of each chapter, self-assessment questions and feedback are provided as well as additional recommended reading.
“This book takes an innovative approach and breaks new ground in the dissemination of labour law. As a teacher and practical user of labour law in my policy and professional work, I am delighted to endorse and recommend this book. I have no doubt at all that readers will enjoy using it, and will find it to be an asset.”
Evance Kalula – Professor of Law, University of Cape Town, Chairperson, Employment Conditions Commission
Summary of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Part I
Introduction to labour law
1. General overview of labour law
Part II
Rules applicable during the course of employment
2. Exclusive protection for employees in terms of legislation
3. The impact of the common law on the contract of employment
4. Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
5. Employment Equity Act (EEA)
6. Protection against unfair labour practices under the Labour Relations Act (LRA)
7. Social security legislation
Part III
Rules applicable to the termination of the employment relationship
8. Dismissal and other ways of terminating the contract of employment
Part IV
Rules applicable to collective bargaining
9. Contextualisation of collective labour law
10. Industrial action
Index
About the Authors
Marié McGregor BLC (cum laude) (Pret) LLB (Unisa) LLM AIPSA Dip (Pret) LLD (Unisa)
Professor of Law, Department of Mercantile Law, Unisa; formerly practicing attorney and Deputy-Director, National Manpower Commission; co-author of General Principles of Commercial Law (JUTA, 2004 and 2007) and Law@work (LexisNexis, 2008 and 2012); contributor to the Annual Survey of South African Law (JUTA, 2010)
Adriette Dekker BLC (cum laude) LLB (Pret) Advanced Diploma in Labour Law (UJ) LLM LLD (Unisa)
Professor of Law, Department of Mercantile Law, Unisa; attorney, conveyancer and notary of the High Court; NRF rated researcher; co-author of Social Security Law: A Comparative Analysis (LexisNexis, 2006) and Essential Labour Law (Labour Law Publications, 2009)
Mpfariseni Budeli LLB LLM (cum laude) (Unin) PhD (UCT)
Associate Professor, Department of Mercantile Law, Unisa; admitted attorney; member of the network of ILO experts on workers’ right to freedom of association; founding member of SAYAS (2011)
Ernest Manamela BPROC LLB (Unin) LLM (Unisa)
Associate Professor, Department of Mercantile Law, Unisa; formerly with the Collective Bargaining Division of the Department of Labour; advocate of the High Court of South Africa; co-author of General Principles of Commercial Law (JUTA, 2010)
Tukishi Manamela B Proc LLB (Unin) LLM (Unisa)
Associate Professor, Department of Mercantile Law, Unisa; advocate of the High Court of South Africa; co-author of General Principles of Commercial Law (JUTA, 2010)
Clarence Tshoose LLB, LLM (North West University)
Senior Lecturer, Department of Mercantile Law, Unisa; formerly lecturer at NWU (Mafikeng Campus) and postgraduate researcher at UJ, Faculty of Law, Centre for International and Comparative Law and Social Security (CICLASS); contributor to Private Law: Rights, Duties and Conflicts Sylvia M Kierkegaard (ed) (International Association of IT Lawyers [IAITL], 2010)
Book Specifications
| Author | Authors: McGregor M (General Editor), Dekker, A H (Assistant Editor), Budeli M, Manamela M E, Manamela T E, Tshoose C I |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 978-1-920025-48-9 |
| Publication Date | 14 Dec 2011 |
| Target Market | Students encountering labour law for the first time, whether studying law, commerce, industrial relations or any related field. HR professionals, Trade Unionists and others requiring an oversight of labour law. |