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MEIBC Main Agreement Overview
Course Introduction
This comprehensive training course provides participants with a clear understanding of the scope and application of employment agreements in South Africa, focusing on practical implementation and compliance. The session covers a wide range of employment conditions, including working hours, leave entitlements, remuneration structures, and special provisions affecting various categories of workers. Designed to support HR professionals, line managers, and compliance officers, the course ensures participants are equipped to interpret and apply labour provisions confidently and consistently.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Interpret and apply the scope of employment agreements across various work arrangements.
- Understand and manage working hours, overtime, Sunday work, shiftwork, and short time.
- Administer payments including earnings, incentive bonuses, public holiday pay, and allowances.
- Navigate leave entitlements such as maternity/adoption leave, annual leave, leave enhancement pay, and special leave provisions.
- Implement policies for annual shutdowns, termination procedures, and employment of juveniles.
- Ensure compliance with regulations on outwork, temporary employment services, and limited duration contracts.
- Understand legal restrictions on employment of persons under 15 years of age.
- Apply provisions related to insurance of tools and paid sick leave.
Who Should Attend
This training is ideal for:
- HR and IR professionals responsible for policy implementation and compliance.
- Line managers and supervisors overseeing operational workforce matters.
- Payroll and finance staff managing employee compensation and leave.
- Legal and administrative personnel involved in drafting or interpreting emplooyment contracts.
- Training coordinators and consultants supporting workforce development.
Whether you're managing permanent staff, contract workers, or temporary services, this course provides essential knowledge to ensure fair, lawful, and efficient employment practices.
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