Employment Contracts & HR Policies - From Offer to Exit (2026)

Price:
R793.50 (VAT Incl.)
Level:
Accounting Professionals
Sub-level:
Labour Law
Lecturer:
Ruzel Van Jaarsveld
Duration:
180 Minutes
Additionals:
   CPD Assessment
   Certificate

Lesson Outline


Employment contracts and HR policies form the foundation of every employment relationship. Errors in drafting or applying them are among the most common reasons employers lose at the CCMA. This course equips participants to draft enforceable contracts and develop policies that withstand legal scrutiny, while integrating payroll compliance requirements.

Topics Discussed:

Module 1 – Introduction and Basic Concepts

Module 2 – Statutory requirements (BCEA, LRA and Related Laws)

Module 3 – Essential Clauses in Employment Contracts

Module 4 – Fixed Term vs Permanent Contracts

Module 5 – Probationary Periods and their Legal Implications

Module 6 – Casual, Part-Time and Temporary Employees

Module 7 – Fixed-Term Contracts and Project Based Work

Module 8 – Probationary Employment Contracts

Module 9 – Independent Contracts vs Employees

Module 10 – Fixed-Term and Temporary Employees

Module 11 – Termination of Employment