Question 10 Big Corp has the following fixed-term employees who earn R100 000 per year on a 6 months' contract. Which ONE of the following employees will be regarded as a permanent employee after 3 months? Luigi, an Italian, is appointed for 6 months as an apprentice since his work permit is for 6 months Aryan, a recent graduate, is appointed for 6 months on a learnership. Denver, a retired employee, is appointed for 6 months to assist with training the new people. Thandi, who finished matric last year, is appointed for 6 months as a general administrative clerk. Question 11 Which ONE of the following scenarios is in compliance with the BCEA and in other words CORRECT? Ron has a contract that says he is entitled to 25 working days leave. He will have 21 days since the BCEA takes preference. Narisha has a contract that says she is entitled to 21 consecutive days leave but she is not allowed to take any leave this year as there is too much work and the employer would rather pay out her leave. Alphons has a contract that says he is entitled to 21 consecutive days leave per year, but all these days must be taken over December when the business closes. Buhle's contract is silent on annual leave, so she will have to negotiate for annual leave, otherwise she has nothing. Question 12 Which ONE of the following statements is INCORRECT? The BCEA provides for a 45-hour work week for employees earning less than a certain threshold The BCEA provides for a 40-hour work week for employees earning less than a certain threshold. The BCEA allows that in certain industries a collective agreement may determine that a work week could be less than 45 hours for employees earning less than a certain threshold The BCEA only deals with minimum working hours, to ensure greater productivity and economic growth