Programme in Advanced Labour Law (72737)
Programme in Advanced Labour Law (72737)
Duration: One year
Language medium: English
Target group:
Industrial relations practitioners, human resources managers, trade union officials, lawyers
Admission requirements:
Senior Certificate or an equivalent NQF level 4 qualification and students must have an advanced knowledge of industrial relations
Registration periods:
15 JANUARY until 31 March
Course leader details:
Ms MM Mulaudzi
Lecturer
Department of Mercantile Law
Tel: 012 429 3139
Email: mulaumm@unisa.ac.za
Programme administrator:
Admin Officer
Unisa Centre for Lifelong Learning
360 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria Central
Solomon Mahlangu Building 2nd floor
Tel: 012 352 4288
Email address: UCL@unisa.ac.za
Application Link: www.unisa.ac.za/applyslp
Purpose statement:
The Advanced Labour Law Programme is the flagship labour law programme of the Centre for Business Law aims to give industrial relations practitioners, human resources managers, trade union officials and other interested parties the necessary legal knowledge and skills in an industrial relations environment that is increasingly technical and legalistic. Students will acquire an advanced knowledge of all the relevant areas of labour law that are vitally important to the effective conduct of industrial relations in the workplace. Through case studies, practical exercises, and lectures, students are taught greater skills in problem prevention, problem solving and policy formulation
Modules:
CALL01R - Advanced Labour Law
Content:
Individual Labour Law
In the context of the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act:
The contract of service
Discipline in the workplace
The meaning of 'employee'
The meaning of 'dismissal'
Automatically unfair dismissal
Dismissal for misconduct, incapacity and operational requirements
The transfer of contracts
Unfair labour practices
Employment Equity
In the context of the Employment Equity Act:
Prohibition of unfair discrimination
Affirmative action
Sexual harassment
Medical testing, testing for HIV/AIDS, and psychological testing
Collective Labour Law:
Freedom of association
Trade unions
Organisational rights
Collective bargaining structures
Collective agreements
Strikes and lock-outs (including their legal consequences, replacement labour, and picketing)
Dispute Resolution:
Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration
Procedures and remedies
Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court
Social Security:
Maternity leave
Unemployment benefits
Compensation for occupational injuries and diseases
Health and safety
Migrant workers