My Employees - Do I know enough?
The small business owner' s labour relations test
by Jan Truter of LabourWise
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My Employees - Do I know enough? The small business owner' s labour relations test by Jan Truter of LabourWise
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your readiness by selecting the right answer
| 1. | A | An employer has to enter into a written contract of employment with all employees |
| B | An employer has to enter into a written contract of employment with permanent employees | |
| C | An employer has to provide temporary and permanent employees with written particulars of employment | |
| 2. | A | The national basic minimum wage is R750 per month |
| B | The national basic minimum wage is R1000 per month | |
| C | There is no national basic minimum wage | |
| 3. | A | Employees are entitled to a minimum of 4 weeks' annual leave |
| B | Employees are entitled to a minimum of 21 consecutive days' annual leave | |
| C | Employees are entitled to a minimum of 20 working days' annual leave | |
| 4. | A | After termination of employment, particulars of employment must be kept for at least 3 years |
| B | After termination of employment, particulars of employment must be kept for at least 5 years | |
| C | After termination of employment, particulars of employment must be kept for at least 10 years | |
| 5. | A | Family responsibility leave can be taken in the event of sickness of any close family member |
| B | Family responsibility leave and paternity leave are two different things | |
| C | The employer can insist on reasonable proof before paying an employee for family responsibility leave | |
| 6. | A | The employer must pay a person on maternity leave at least 50% of her salary |
| B | The employer has no obligation to pay an employee whilst on maternity leave | |
| C | An employee on maternity leave has to take her full 4 months leave | |
| 7. | A | If my business falls under a Sectoral or Wage Determination, I can ignore the Basic Conditions of Employment Act |
| B | The Basic Conditions of Employment Act lays down minimum wages | |
| C | The provisions of a Bargaining Council Agreement can be extended to employers that are not party to that agreement. | |
| 8. | A | Employers with less than 10 employees do not have to pay the same overtime as larger businesses |
| B | The overtime rate is 1,5X the normal rate of pay for the first 10 hours and 2X the normal rate of pay thereafter | |
| C | Employees who normally work on a Sunday receive their normal rate of pay without any additional compensation | |
| 9. | A | All businesses have to comply with the discrimination provisions of the Employment Equity Act |
| B | The affirmative action provisions of the Employment Equity Act only apply to businesses that have at least 150 employees | |
| C | There is no such thing as fair discrimination | |
| 10. | A | An employee may be dismissed without a hearing after 3 warnings |
| B | An employee may be dismissed without a hearing only in exceptional circumstances | |
| C | An employee may be dismissed for theft without a hearing |
Correct answers: 1C, 2C, 3B, 4A, 5C, 6B, 7C, 8A, 9A, 10B
Rating:
| 9-10 | = | sufficient i.e. you might need help occasionally! |
| 6-8 | = | potential for making costly mistakes i.e. you might seriously consider getting help now! |
| 0-6 | = | serious need for knowledge! You are in dire need of help!! |
Jan Truter, www.labourwise.co.za
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