Labour law changes on the cards

Dec 15 2010 16:57 Sapa

Johannesburg - Amendments to labour laws that address issues - including the regulation of contract work and of labour broking - are to be published soon, the ministry of labour said on Wednesday.

"The far-reaching amendments also aim to facilitate the unionisation of workers and conclusion of sectoral collective agreements to cover vulnerable workers," said ministerial spokesperson Mzobanzi Jikazana.

The amendments - to be published on Friday - are related to the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Employment Equity Act.

These amendments would bring them in line with labour law developments.

It would improve the functioning of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and also fulfil South Africa's obligations as a member state of the International Labour Organisation, said Jikazana.

An employment services bill will be published simultaneously with the other amendments.

The bills will be published for public comment until February 17 2011.

The department will hold public consultations and table them for discussion at the National Economic Development and Labour Council.

Workinfo.com will be hosting a series of workshops country wide regarding these changes.  Watch this space for further info!!