Express Employment Professionals explains what bargaining councils are and their purpose in the South African workplace.
Express Employment Professionals is building success and hope by being the leading staffing provider in various countries, including South Africa, America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. We wouldn’t be able to help countless job seekers and employers without the help of certain entities.
One fundamental fact to be aware of is that Express complies with all bargaining council agreements. By registering with bargaining councils, we gain a platform where employers and employees can come together to discuss issues of mutual interest. They promote harmonious industrial relations and prevent disputes.
Bargaining councils are unique to South Africa and are regulated by the Labor Relations Act. There are over 50 bargaining councils in South Africa, covering a wide range of industries, including agriculture, automotive manufacturing, construction, retail, and healthcare.
Being part of a bargaining council signals that Express has to adhere to particular standards, and these include:
- Minimum wages
- Work conditions
- Regulated working hours
- Leave entitlement
- Occupational health and safety standards
- Training programs
- Prevention of unfair discrimination
- Dispute resolution between employers and employees
If you are part of Express, you can be sure of a clearly outlined process for settling disputes. Regardless of your sector, we refer to bargaining councils for dispute appeasements. With the help of a council, appointed conciliators help all parties negotiate and reach compromises and solutions. In the event this process fails, the council can provide arbitration assistance for further deliberations.
Because the councils cover specific industries and regions, the benefits fall upon businesses, trade unions, and employees. Each party receives expert advice and assistance, which leads to a fair arrangement for all.
Therefore, leave your legal and ethical worries aside. When you deal with Express Employment Solutions, you know from the get-go that we are sticklers for compliance. We stick to ethical codes, trade union demands, and regulatory norms. Express understands better than anyone the headache that goes along with dealing with non-compliant companies. Working with us means that you’ll save time and resources when issues crop up.
Are you a company looking for workforce solutions? Perhaps you’re a job seeker trying to land a dream position. Either way, Express is here to help. Get in touch today.