Short Learning Programmes

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