Labour Relations in South Africa 4e
Description
The fourth edition of Labour Relations in South Africa provides a dynamic introduction to the concepts, practices and strategies of labour relations in Southern Africa. Known for its strategic, problem-solving approach, this text is suitable for students of Commerce, Social Science or other undergraduate degree and diploma programmes which prepare students for the challenging practice of
labour relations. The fourth edition is revised and updated to address important new content and resources.
Key features
- The new structure of the labour courts in South Africa
- The constitutional impact of the proposed amendments to the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 and Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997
- A discussion of the issues and debates relating to labour broking
- A framework for understanding and applying ethics in labour relations
- Expanded
coaching, expertise and strategic tips from
Andrew Levy, an eminent South African employment and labour relations consultant
- An expanded ancillary resource package for instructors, with extensive new assessment material, case studies and activities.
Contents
1.
An introduction to labour relations
2.
The historical development of South African labour relations
3.
Comparative employment relations
4.
Participants in South Africa's labour relations
system
5.
An introduction to labour economics
6.
Contemporary issues in the South African labour market
7.
The South African labour legislative framework
8.
Managing labour relations in the workplace
9.
Collective bargaining and organisational rights
10.
Negotiation
11.
Dispute resolution
12.
Worker participation in South Africa
13.
Industrial action
14.
Ethics in labour relations
15.
Labour relations in South Africa: Some future patterns and predictions
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