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What is the purpose of labour law?

Labour law aims to correct the imbalance of power between the worker and the employer; to prevent the employer from dismissing the worker without good cause; to set up and preserve the processes by which workers are recognized as ‘equal’ partners in negotiations about their working conditions etc.

What is the concept of labour law?

noun. those areas of law which appertain to the relationship between employers and employees and between employers and trade unions.

Is industrial law and labour law the same?

Labour law & Industrial Laws also known as employment law is the body of laws, administrative rulings, and precedents which address the legal rights of, and restrictions on, working people and their organizations.

What is meant by industrial law?

Industrial Laws help to put an end to unfair labour practices and provides for the rights, privileges, obligations and responsibilities of the workforce. Industrial legislation helps both workers and management to know exactly about their rights, duties and obligations and also the liabilities.

What is the importance of industrial law?

As such legislation for protection of labour against long hours of work unhygienic conditions of work low wages and exploitation is needed. The workers are exposed to certain risks in factories mines and other establishment. As such in order to make provisions for their health safety and welfare legislation is needed.

What are the 3 main Labour laws?

South Africa has three main labour laws, namely the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Labour Relations Act, and the Employment Equity Act.

What are the 3 main labour laws?

What type of law is labour law?

Labour law governs COLLECTIVE BARGAINING and industrial relations among employers, their unionized employees and trade unions. Labour law governs COLLECTIVE BARGAINING and industrial relations among employers, their unionized employees and trade unions.

What is an example of a labor law?

Labor law can also refer to the set of standards for working conditions and wage laws. These laws, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, prohibits child labor, and sets a minimum wage.

What is HR labour law?

Individual labour law concerns employees’ rights at work also through the contract for work. Employment standards are social norms (in some cases also technical standards) for the minimum socially acceptable conditions under which employees or contractors are allowed to work.

What is the most important act for labour law?

Termination of Employment It is recommended that you read through the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, as one of the important labour laws of the country, to get an idea of when dismissal is fair and according to fair proceedings.

What is the relationship between labour law and the Industrial Revolution?

Labour law arose in parallel with the Industrial Revolution as the relationship between worker and employer changed from small-scale production studios to large-scale factories. Workers sought better conditions and the right to join a labour union, while employers sought a more predictable, flexible and less costly workforce.

What is labour law and employment law?

Labour law (also known as labor law or employment law) mediates the relationship between workers, employing entities, trade unions and the government. Collective labour law relates to the tripartite relationship between employee, employer and union. Individual labour law concerns employees’ rights at work and through the contract for work.

What is the difference between individual and collective labour law?

Labour law (also known as labor law or employment law) mediates the relationship between workers, employing entities, trade unions and the government. Collective labour law relates to the tripartite relationship between employee, employer and union. Individual labour law concerns employees’ rights at work also through the contract for work.

What are the 9 areas of labour law?

The basic subject matter of labour law can be considered under nine broad heads: employment; individual employment relationships; wages and remuneration; conditions of work; health, safety, and welfare; social security; trade unions and industrial relations; the administration of labour law; and special provisions for particular occupational or