Labour Law and Compliance

Labour laws and labour standards compliance refers to the regulations and guidelines directing the labour relationships between employers and employees for their fair treatment, work safety and meeting the legal requirements. Familiarizing the key nomenclature and theory of labour regulations is the initial step that HR specialists need to comprehend the field of labour laws correctly and address them adequately. 

1. Employment Contract: A contract, written, and signed by the employer and employee, setting out the details of employment, duties of the employees, compensation, benefits of the job and also termination clauses. Employment contracts may be written or oral, but written contracts are generally recommended to avoid disputes.

2. Minimum Wage: The lowest wage rate permitted by law that employers must pay to their employees for the work performed.

3. Overtime Pay: Payment made to employees for work performed as required by law outside the regular working time.  

4. Employee Benefits: Additional rewards and entitlements provided to employees beyond their regular wages, aimed at enhancing their overall well-being and financial security.

5. Health and Safety Regulations: The introduction of laws and regulations regarding employees’ safety and environmentally friendly workplaces as well as prevention of likely illnesses from accidents or occupational diseases. 

6. Termination and Severance: This is one of the causes of separation between an employer and employee and can be due to redundancy, misconduct, or consent. 

7. Labour Union and Collective Bargaining: Unions are the cooperation formed by the workers to express their needs and make an agreement on work issues such as wages and employment issues, in addition to other working conditions.  

8. Anti-Discrimination Laws: Legislation prohibiting discrimination in employment based on factors such as race, gender, religion, ethnicity, disability, or marital status.

9. Labour Inspections and Enforcement: Government surveillance and disobedience penalties ensure that health, safety and employment laws and regulations are respected. On-site inspection, audits and discipline actions are employed. 

10. Employee Rights and Grievance Procedures: 

Among the benefits and protections of employees in the workplace under labour laws, are the right to fair dealing, freedom of association, and access to grievance redress.