Integration of Labour Laws Act
The laws listed in Schedule 1 are repealed, subject to sections 3 and 4.
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- Act 49 of 1994
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The laws listed in Schedule 1 are repealed, subject to sections 3 and 4. Section 5 is titled “Extension of labour laws.” Subject to sections 3 and 4, the laws listed in Schedule 2 apply across the whole national territory referred to in section 1 of the 1993 Constitution. The Minister may make regulations about matters arising from repealed or newly applied labour laws, and the President determines when the Act starts by proclamation. This section says the Act may be cited as the Integration of Labour Laws Act, 1994.
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Subject to sections 3 and 4, the laws mentioned in Schedule 1 are repealed.
AI-assisted research summary: The laws listed in Schedule 1 are repealed, subject to sections 3 and 4.
1. Subject to sections 3 and 4, the laws mentioned in Schedule 1 are repealed. - 5 Verify source ↗
Extension of labour laws
AI-assisted research summary: Section 5 is titled “Extension of labour laws.”
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Subject to sections 3 and4, the laws mentioned in Schedule 2 shall apply in
AI-assisted research summary: Subject to sections 3 and 4, the laws listed in Schedule 2 apply across the whole national territory referred to in section 1 of the 1993 Constitution.
2. Subject to sections 3 and4, the laws mentioned in Schedule 2 shall apply in the whole of the national territory referred to in section 1 of the Constitution of the ~epublic of South Africa, 1993 (Act No. 200 of 1993). 10 15 20 Regulations - 3 Verify source ↗
The Minister may make regulations regulating any matter arising from the
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may make regulations about matters arising from repealed or newly applied labour laws, and the President determines when the Act starts by proclamation.
3. The Minister may make regulations regulating any matter arising from the repeal of the laws referred to in section 1 or the application of the laws referred to in section 2 in those parts of the national territory in which they did not apply prior to the commencement of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1993 (Act No. 200 of 1993), including, but not limited to- the transfer of assets, liabilities, rights, obligations and funds; (a) (b) the status of trade unions, employers' organisations and industrial councils and other statutory bodies registered or established in terms of the laws referred to in Schedule 1 and Schedule 2; the status of collective agreements, arbitration awards and industrial court decisions binding in terms of the laws referred to in Schedule 1 and Schedule 2; (c) (d) the provision for the resolution of disputes and claims that arise before the repeal of the laws in Schedule 1; GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2 DECEMBER 1994 No. 16130 5 INTEGRATION OF LABOUR LAWS ACT, 1994 Act No. 49, 1994 (e) the integration of the different departments, functions and statutory bodies for the purpose of establishing a single integrated Department of Labour; and (f) generally, any matter which he or she considers it necessary or expedient to prescribe in order that the objects of this Act may be achieved. · 5 Commencement 4. (1) This Act shall come into operation on a dateto be determined by the President by proclamation in the Gazette. 10 (2) Different dates may be so determined for the coming into operation of section 1 with respect to each of the laws mentioned in Schedule 1. (3) Different dates may be so determined for the coming into operation of section 2 in different areas with respect to each of the laws mentioned in Schedule 2.
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Schedule 2.
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This Act shall be called the Integration of Labour Laws Act, 1994.
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the Act may be cited as the Integration of Labour Laws Act, 1994.
5. This Act shall be called the Integration of Labour Laws Act, 1994. GOVERNMENT GAZETI"E, 2 DECEMBER 1994 No. 16130 7 INTEGRATION OF LABOUR LAWS ACT, 1994 Act No. 49, 1994 SCHEDULE 1 Labour Relations Decree, 1990 Labour Act, 1977 Wage Act, 1977 Shops and Offices Act, 1979 Workmen's Compensation Act, 1977 Machinery and Occupational Safety Act, 1985 Unemployment Insurance Act, 1983 Apprenticeship Act, 1974 • · Labour Relations Decree, 1994 Bophuthatswana Labour Act, 1979 Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1992 Occupational Safety Act, 1992 Unemployment Insurance Act, 1978 Workmen's Compensation Act, 1977 Manpower Training Act, 1993 · National Provident Fund Act, 1979 Workmen's Compensation Act, 1979 · Bophuthatswana Government Pension Service Act, 1977
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SCHEDULE 1
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Transkel
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists Transkel Decree No. 12 of 1990 and several related Act/Decree references.
1. Transkel Decree No. 12 of 1990 Act No. 14 of 1977 · Act No. 15 of 1977 Act No. 3 of 1979 Act No. 20 of 1977 Act No. 24 of 1985 Act No. 11 of 1983 Act No. 10 of 1974 2, Bophuthatswana Decree No. 10 of 1994 Act No. 4 of 1979 Act No. 22 of 1992 Act No. 49 of 1992 Act No. 17 of 1978 Act No. 12 of 1977 Act No. 32 of 1993 Act No. 19 of 1979 Act No. 12 of 1979 Act No. 14 of 1977 - 3 Verify source ↗
Venda
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a heading that lists related proclamations and acts.
3. Venda Proclamation No. 3 of 1991 Act No. 11 of 1988 Act No. 5 of 1981 Act No. 11 of 1987 Act No. 9 of 1989 Act No. 11 of 1983 Act No. 9 of 1980 Act No. 12 of 1989 Labour Relations Proclamation, 1991 Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1988 Wage Act, 1981 Machinery and Occupational Safety Act, 1987 Manpower Training Act, 1989. Unemployment Act, 1983 Workmen's Compensation Act, 1980 Guidance and Placement Act, 1989 - 4 Verify source ↗
Clskel
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists a series of decree and Act references.
4. Clskel Decree No. 15 of 1990 Act No. 1 of 1989 Act No. 34 of 1984 Act No. 35 of 1984 Act No. 33 of 1984 Act No. 11 of 1983 Act No. 11 of 1982 Act No. 19 of 1987 Act No. 7 of 1973 s. KwaZulu Act No. 7 of 1985 Act No. 9 of 1985 Act No. 10 of 1985 Act No. 23 of 1987 Act No. 24 of 1987 Act No. 23 of 1988 - 6 Verify source ↗
Qwaqwa
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists a series of labour-related Acts associated with Qwaqwa.
6. Qwaqwa Act No. 13 of 1988 Act No. 19 of 1992 Act No. 16 of 1992 Act No. 15 of 1992 Act No. 11 of 1981 Labour Relations Decree, 1990 Wage Act, 1989 Conditions of Employment Regulation Act, 1984 Machinery and Occupational Safety Act, 1984 Manpower Training Act, 1984 Unemployment Insurance Act, 1983 Workmen's Compensation Act, 1982 Manpower Placement Act, 1987 Apprenticeship Act, 1973 Labour Relations Act, 1985 Wage and Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1985 Machinery and Occupational Safety Act, 1985 Manpower Training Act, 1987 Workers Accommodation Act, 1987 Guidance and Placement Act, 1988 Labour Relations Act, 1988 Wage Act, 1992 Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1992 Machinery and Occupational Safety Act, 1992 Apprenticeship Act, 1981 GOVERNMENT GAZf:TIE, 2 DECEMBER 1994 No. 16130 9 INTEGRATION OF LABOUR LAWS ACf, 1994 Act No. 49, 1994 Number and year of law Title - 7 Verify source ↗
Lebowa,
AI-assisted research summary: This section only gives the heading: “Lebowa, Gazankulu and KaNgwane Act” with listed Act numbers.
7. Lebowa, Gazankulu and KaNgwane Act No. 48 of 1953 Act No. 28 of 1956 Act No. 70 of 1973 - 8 Verify source ↗
KwaNdebele
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists laws in Schedule 2.
8. KwaNdebele Act No. 19 of 1991 Black (Settlement of Disputes) Act, 1953 Industrial Conciliation Act, 1956 Black Labour Relations Regulations Act, 1973 Labour Relations Act, 1991 SCHEDULE2 Number and year of law Title Act No. 28 of 1956 Act No. 3 of 1983 Act No. 5 of 1957 Act No. 147 of 1993 Act No. 85 of 1993 Act No. 30 of 1966 Act No. 56 of 1981 Act No. 130 of 1993 Act No. 62 of 1981 Labour Relations Act, 1956 Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1983 Wage Act, 1957 Agricultural Labour Act, 1993 Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 Unemployment Insurance Act, 1966 Manpower Training Act, 1981 Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 Guidance and Placement Act, 1981
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