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Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA)

Act
South Africa Source: Department of Employment and Labour
LaborEmploymentUnfair DismissalTrade Union

Summary (Plain English)

Regulates labor relations, collective bargaining, and dismissal procedures in South Africa. Key provisions: protection against unfair dismissal and unfair labor practices, right to form and join trade unions, bargaining council system for industry-level negotiations, CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration) handles disputes. Dismissal must be for fair reason (misconduct, incapacity, operational requirements) and follow fair procedure.

What This Means For You

  • • Employees protected against unfair dismissal
  • • CCMA handles most employment disputes
  • • Fair procedure required before any dismissal
  • • Workers have right to join trade unions
  • • Retrenchment requires consultation and notice

Original Source

https://www.labour.gov.za

Content sourced from Department of Employment and Labour. Always refer to the official document for authoritative text.

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