Zuma signs Labour Relations Amendment Act

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President Jacob Zuma has signed into law the Labour Relations Amendment Act, the Presidency said on Sunday.

Spokesman Mac Maharaj said the Act sought to respond to the increased informalisation of labour to ensure that vulnerable groups received adequate protection and were employed in conditions of decent work.

The Act was also to ensure that labour legislation gave effect to fundamental constitutional rights, including the right to fair labour practices, to engage in collective bargaining, and the right to equality and protection from unfair discrimination.

Source : Sapa /mm/ks
Date : 17 Aug 2014 14:02

 

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SAPA PR--PRESIDENT ZUMA ASSENTS TO THE LABOUR RELATIONS AMENDMENT ACT

ISSUED BY: THE PRESIDENCY
ATTENTION: NEWS EDITORS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
17 AUGUST 2014

PRESIDENT ZUMA ASSENTS TO THE LABOUR RELATIONS AMENDMENT ACT

President Jacob Zuma has, in terms of section 84(2)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, assented to the Labour Relations Amendment Act, 2004 (Act No.6 of 2014).

The Act seeks to, amongst others:

(a) Respond to the increased informalisation of labour to ensure that vulnerable groups receive adequate protection and are employed in conditions of decent work.

(b) Ensure that labour legislation gives effect to fundamental constitutional rights, including the right to fair labour practices, to engage in collective bargaining and right to equality and protection from unfair discrimination.

(c) Enhance the effectiveness of primary labour market institutions such as the Labour Court, CCMA, the Essential Services Committee and Labour I nspectorate.

(d) Rectify the anomalies and clarify uncertainties that have risen from the interpretation and application of the Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act No. 75 of 1997).

Enquiries: Mac Maharaj on 079 xxx xxxx or [email protected]
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

Source : Ends /LN
Date : 17 Aug 2014 12:42

 

[hellfire]

So what has effectively changed?