1.

What is a contract of service (COS)?

2.

Are there any situations where the COS must be in writing?

3.

What if an employee starts work without signing the letter of offer?

4.

Is a Collective Agreement a contract of service?

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

5.

What happens when the COS is found to be silent on certain terms of employment?

6.

How does the law ensure that the minimum provisions on benefits?

NOTICE PERIOD FOR TERMINATION OF SERVICE

7.

Under the law what is the minimum notice period for termination of service?

8.

Under what circumstance does the minimum notice period by law become compulsory?

9.

What happens a person fails to provide any notice for termination?

10.

What circumstance allow for termination without notice?

11.

What is the effect of notice for termination which is given orally?

CAUSES FOR TERMINATION OF SERVICE

12.

How can an employer terminate an employee?

13.

What can an employer do to the employee who is absent for more than 2 consecutive days?

14.

How can an employee terminate the COS?

15.

Is the employer's right to terminate an employee unfettered?

PROBATIONERS AND THE LAW

16.

What is the law governing probationers?

17.

How long can probation periods be?

18.

How many times can an employer extend the probation period of an employee?

19.

Can probationers be terminated without notice or reasons being given?

20.

What should an employer do in the following situation?

"A new employee starts work without signing the COS, which specifies a notice period of 2 weeks if he wishes terminate the COS while under probation. After the 4th day he absents himself. On the 10th day, he comes back saying he is no longer interested in continuing with the job and demands that he be paid for the 4 days of work done."