Workers Need Written Contracts of Employment to Protect Their Rights

Luphert Chilwane of the New Age spoke to experts about the fact that many employees are still working without formal contracts of employment, which can lead to problems when dealing with disputes or the CCMA.

Labour law expert Jonathan Goldberg told Chilwane that when there is no formal contract, a labour dispute becomes as case of the employer’s word against the employee’s. Manene Samela, general secretary of the National Council of Trade Unions, says that harsh punishments should be handed out for employers who do not abide by the laws enshrined in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act:

It is unfortunate there are employees who still work without contracts of employment.

This practice often creates problems for both employer and employee, especially when faced with disciplinary matters or disputes either at the applicable bargaining council or the CCMA.

According to Jonathan Goldberg, a labour law expert and CEO of the Global Business Solutions, the problem was often seen in the small and medium businesses, farms and domestic employment.

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