Labour relations is the term which refers the relationship between individual employees and

employers, as well as the relationship between collectives (trade unions, employers' organisations,

and the state) and the individuals.

Q.1.1 Karl Marx, who dedicated his life to the furtherance of communism, suggested

that capitalism established political and legal structures which favour

the employer.

Briefly discuss what Marx considered additional consequences of capitalism.

Q.1.2 Contrast the role of the employer with that of the employee in the employment

relationship.

Q.1.3 There are various types of trade unions.

Explain the role of an industrial union.

Q.1.4 Apply the the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (Section 83A) to determine

whether the person described in the scenario below is an employee or an

independent contractor.

The following are extracts from Linda Mkhize contract:

She is provided with a laptop and the appropriate accounting software.

She will report to the finance manager.

She will work a 5day week and 9hours per day.

Q.1.5 Discuss the common law duties of the employee.

Q.1.6 Several external influences impact the labour relationship. Discuss the following of

these influences:

The economic dispensation

The influence of trade unions