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You asked, we listened, here are some salient points you need to know about #Employment Agreements:
1. What they are?
2. Types of Employment Agreements
3. Applicable SA Laws
4. Important Clauses
5. Where to get yours
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You asked, we listened, here are some salient points you need to know about #Employment Agreements:
1. What they are?
2. Types of Employment Agreements
3. Applicable SA Laws
4. Important Clauses
5. Where to get yours
#lenomalegal

1. WHAT ARE THEY?
#Employment Agreements are binding documents signed by an employer & an employee, when the latter comes on board in a new job. The employment agreement spells out the rules, rights and responsibilities for both the employer & the employee. 1/
#Employment Agreements are binding documents signed by an employer & an employee, when the latter comes on board in a new job. The employment agreement spells out the rules, rights and responsibilities for both the employer & the employee. 1/
and includes any special obligations undertaken that are unique in a specific hiring situation and sometimes industry. Its only applicable during the Employment relationship except for the"Restraint of Trade" clause, a sui generis("of its kind) clause. #lenomalegal #lawtwitter
2. TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS:
In the broader sense this would incl subcontractors,etc however for purposes of this thread. We'll deal w/
- Permanent employment
- Fixed Employment
- Casual employment 1/
In the broader sense this would incl subcontractors,etc however for purposes of this thread. We'll deal w/
- Permanent employment
- Fixed Employment
- Casual employment 1/

Employees on these contracts are entitled to the full range of statutory employment rights. 3/

They give a set end date, for example 6 months or 1 year. You may want to consider this type of contract if you’re looking to cover maternity leave, staff a big project, or take on interns. 1/
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Fixedterm employees are protected and have the same rights as permanent employees (including unfair dismissal and redundancy pay after two-years service). You can’t offer them less favourable terms because they’re fixed-term. 2/
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The fixed-term can be extended with agreement, but you can’t usually keep someone on fixed-term contracts for over 3 months.If the employee continues working beyond the end date of the contract, but it’s not formally renewed, there is an ‘implied agreement’ of permanence. 3/ #law

3. APPLICABLE SA LAWS
The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) [as amended]
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (BCEA). [ as amended]
The Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA)
The Skills Development Act 97 of 1998 (SDA) 1/
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The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) [as amended]
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (BCEA). [ as amended]
The Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA)
The Skills Development Act 97 of 1998 (SDA) 1/
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Unemployment Insurance Act, 2001 ]
Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA)
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 (COIDA)
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Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA)
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 (COIDA)
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In addition to legation, Employment Agreements are regulated by:
Judicial precedent (judicial decisions), including arbitration awards;
Collective agreements;
Common law; and
Custom and legal writings #lenomalegal #law #legal #lawtwitter #employment
Judicial precedent (judicial decisions), including arbitration awards;
Collective agreements;
Common law; and
Custom and legal writings #lenomalegal #law #legal #lawtwitter #employment
4. IMPORTANT CLAUSES:
Start Date, End Date, Breach of Contract, Benefits, Restraint of Trade, Termination.
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Start Date, End Date, Breach of Contract, Benefits, Restraint of Trade, Termination.
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5. WHERE TO GET YOURS?
We got you:
Go to #lenomadocs on https://lenomadocs.com/products/224281899
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We got you:

Go to #lenomadocs on https://lenomadocs.com/products/224281899
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Here's a Permanent Employment Agreement. #lenomadocs #lenomalegal #employment #labourlaw https://lenomadocs.com/products/224281783
Remember this thread isn't legal advice, this is merely for informational purposes. You can download our Agreements by our lawyers or reach out to us for a consultation for your specific needs. info@lenomalegal.com
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Yours in legals,
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Yours in legals,
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