LO Life Skills Level 4 Module 11

Life Orientation: Life Skills NQF 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 4

Describe workers’ rights & responsibilities Module 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com *see terms and conditions

Think about it… • Is working just about making money? • How can jobs be provided for the 600 000 to 800 000 matriculants each year after they have completed their further studies? • Duty, or responsibility, is the other side of rights. Do you agree? Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Unit 11.1 The value of work Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 4

Recognising the value of work Refer to Table 11.1 in your Student’s Book for reasons why working is valuable & a wise way to spend your time. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Learning activity 11.1 Module 11 Test your knowledge of this unit – and reflect on your intended career – by completing Learning activity 11.1 in your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 4

Bringing value to your work • Get into action. • Be diligent:  Pay attention to detail and errors.  Be energetic and positive.  Focus, and work thoroughly.  Finish what you have started. • Work from the heart. • Manage your time well. • Appreciate your work. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Learning activity 11.2 Module 11 Test your knowledge of this section by applying it to Case study 11.1 and completing Learning activity 11.2 in your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 4

Unit 11.2 Job contracts Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 4

What is a job contract? • Legal, binding written agreement between employee & employer. • Gives terms & conditions of employment, including:  Duties  Salary  Benefits. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

The importance of a job contract Confidence Direction Trust What a job Focus contract gives Protection Guidelines Legitimacy Justice Figure 11.4: Benefits of having a job contract Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Basic items a job contract should cover • Personal details • Work details • Restrictive clauses • Closure (signed by both parties) • See Example 11.2 in your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Basic items a job contract should cover Refer to Table 11.3 in your Student’s Book for examples of job-related details in an employment contract. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Mathematics NQF Level 2 Click above to play this video. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Learning activity 11.3 Module 11 Test your knowledge of this unit – and create an employment contract for your intended occupation – by completing Learning activity 11.3 in your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 4

Unit 11.3 Workers’ rights & responsibilities Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 4

What are rights? • Right = a freedom or entitlement. • Every right comes with responsibilities. • Basic workers’ rights need to be upheld by employers. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Rights, responsibilities & labour legislation • Bill of Rights = foundation of all labour legislation. • Includes rights about:  Equality before the law (Section 9)  Ban on forced labour (Section 13)  Fair labour practices & joining trade unions voluntarily (Section 23). Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Rights, responsibilities & labour legislation • Trade unions help employees to:  Negotiate with employers  Plan legal, protected strikes  Know the labour laws  Assist employees in grievance discussions. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Rights, responsibilities & labour legislation • Acts focusing on labour:  Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)  Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA)  Employment Equity Act (EEA)  Employment Services Act (ESA). Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Rights, responsibilities & labour legislation • Other acts focusing on labour:  Labour Relations Act (LRA)  Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)  Skills Development Act (SDA)  Skills Development Levies Act (SDLA)  Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA)  Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA). Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Rights, responsibilities & labour legislation Refer to Table 11.4 in your Student’s Book to find out more about the main pieces of South African labour legislation. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Mathematics NQF Level 2 Click above to play this video. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Learning activity 11.4 Module 11 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 11.4 in your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 4

Summative assessment Module 11 Test your knowledge of this module by completing the Summative assessment of Module 11 in your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 4

Mathematics NQF Level 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation (Life Skills) NQF Level 4