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Introduction to Labour Law Basics in South Africa | Let’s Check In: SMME Edition

Are you starting a business or hiring your first employee in South Africa? 🇿🇦 Before you do, make sure you understand the labour laws that protect your business and your team. In this episode of Let’s Check In: SMME Edition, host Vuyani chats with Lerato from Modise Training Academy to break down the four key South African labour acts every new employer must know: 1️⃣ Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) 2️⃣ Labour Relations Act (LRA) 3️⃣ Employment Equity Act (EEA) 4️⃣ Skills Development Act (SDA) Learn how to: ✅ Stay compliant with South African labour laws ✅ Draft fair and legal employment contracts ✅ Build a positive workplace culture ✅ Avoid the most common mistakes new employers make If you’re serious about growing your business the right way, this episode gives you a simple introduction to South African labour law and helps you stay compliant as your SMME expands. 👉 Subscribe to Let’s Check In Podcast for more weekly conversations on business compliance, SMME growth, and entrepreneurship in South Africa. 🎧 Follow us: Instagram: [@letscheckinpodcast] TikTok: [@letscheckin_sa] Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to “Let’s Check In SME Edition” podcast 0:44 - Meet the guest and casual conversation 1:22 - Introducing today’s topic: Understanding labor law 1:38 - The origins of labor law and the Master-Slave Act 3:00 - Why small business owners should understand labor law 3:53 - The Department of Labour as custodian of labor law 4:22 - Overview of major labor acts in South Africa 5:17 - The four key acts: Basic Conditions, Labour Relations, Employment Equity, Skills Development 6:06 - Which act to start with as a new business owner 7:13 - How to ensure your business is compliant with labor laws 8:25 - Managing compliance and labor inspections 8:52 - Can you run a business without employees? 10:02 - Independent Service Providers (ISPs) explained 11:16 - How ISP contracts work and how they differ from employment 12:07 - Challenges of ISPs for small businesses 13:02 - Why some prefer ISPs over employees 14:00 - Real-life experience: Employee contract disputes 15:02 - Compliance requirements for ISPs 16:17 - When employing becomes necessary for business growth 17:03 - The first step: Conducting a job analysis 18:03 - Job description and recruitment process 18:36 - Recruitment and selection explained 19:54 - How small businesses naturally follow HR steps 20:51 - Creating a basic employment contract 21:47 - Importance of written agreements and documentation 22:15 - Common fears about employment contracts 22:46 - The necessity of agreements even for casual workers 23:11 - Risks of not having employment contracts 23:57 - Employer responsibilities under labor law 25:26 - Different types of employment relationships 26:03 - Where to find more information about labor law 26:31 - The four main acts to download and study 26:49 - Why employment equity matters 28:51 - Understanding the Skills Development Act 30:02 - Wrapping up and preview of next episode #SMME #LabourLaw #SouthAfrica #Entrepreneurship #LetsCheckInPodcast #BusinessTips #ModiseTrainingAcademy #EmploymentLaw #SME #BusinessGrowth #Compliance #SmallBusinessSouthAfrica #LabourLawSouthAfrica