Labour Legislation Quiz

What is the main objective of the Labour Relations Act?

• To enforce fundamental rights

• To regulate corporate taxes

• To manage public health

• To oversee environmental protection

Which of the following is NOT covered by the Labour Relations Act?

• Environmental management

• Collective bargaining

• Unfair dismissal

• Trade unions

Employees who, as a form of industrial action, do no more or no less than the minimum requirements described by the rules of the workplace are participating in …

• a lockout

• arbitration

• a work-to-rule action

• a picket

What is a strike?

• A government regulation

• A type of employment contract

• A permanent resignation

• A temporary refusal to work

Which one of the following is not a requirement when an employee is dismissed for misconduct?

• The employee was aware of the rule that was broken

• The rule that was broken was valid and reasonable

• The rule was discussed at a workplace forum

• The rule was consistently applied by the employer

What is the role of NEDLAC?

• To make economic decision-making more inclusive

• To enforce tax laws

• To manage public health policies

• To regulate environmental issues

A/An … issues an instruction on how conflict should be resolved which is binding on the parties involved

• arbitrator

• conciliator

• negotiator

• franchisor

What is required for a protected strike?

• Employer's permission

• Notification to the CCMA

• A majority vote from employees

• A written agreement with the employer

Which of the following is an advantage for employees engaging in a protected strike?

• Employees have the security of knowing that they cannot be dismissed

• Employers cannot get a court interdict to stop the employees from striking

• Employers may not seek damages for loss of productivity from employees

• All of the above

What does the Basic Conditions of Employment Act aim to improve?

• Conditions of employment for vulnerable workers

• Qualifications and skills

• Environmental protection laws

• Trade agreements