Summary Basic Conditions Of Employment Act

21 Questions | By Ianhurst | Updated: Mar 19, 2022 | Attempts: 842

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1.

What is the purpose of The Basic conditions of Employment Act?
- A.
  
  To make sure overtime is paid
- B.
  
  To regulate working conditions in South Africa
- C.
  
  To stop workers striking
- D.
  
  To tell managers what not to do
2.

An employee should work no more that ....... hours per week.
3.

An employee must rest for 36 hours between the end of one working week and the start of the next?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

If an employee works after 18H00 an ..... must be paid by the company
5.

If an employee works 5 hours overtime and earns R 15 per hour. calculate his overtime pay
- A.
  
  100
- B.
  
  112.50
- C.
  
  75
- D.
  
  150
6.

An employee working on a public holliday that is a normal work day gets paid ....... the normal rate
7.

An employee can request time off instead of payment for overtime hours worked
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Leave can be taken during your notice period
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Annual leave does not apply to any employee who works less than 24 hours per month
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Employees with less than 12 months service are not entitled to maternity leave
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

During your notice period you can claim sick leave
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

An employee with more than one years service must give how much notice
- A.
  
  2 weeks
- B.
  
  1 week
- C.
  
  4 weeks
- D.
  
  2 month
13.

On termination you must pay an employee
- A.
  
  At least one weeks salary for every completed year of service
- B.
  
  For any sick leave not taken
- C.
  
  Pay for periods worked including overtime
- D.
  
  His pro rate December bonus
14.

A certificate of service should be issued to each employee
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

The following employees are exempt from paying SDL ( 4 correct answers)
- A.
  
  Salary bill less than 500 000
- B.
  
  If no training is done in the company
- C.
  
  Any public employer
- D.
  
  Religious or charitable institution exempt from tax
- E.
  
  Turnover is less than 5 million
- F.
  
  80% of funding comes from the state
16.

The following employees are exempt from paying UIF (4 answers)
- A.
  
  Employees working less than 24 hours a month
- B.
  
  Farm workers
- C.
  
  Learners
- D.
  
  Government workers
- E.
  
  Domestic workers
- F.
  
  Expat workers
17.

The maximum uif deduction is ......
18.

The following are included in the definition of remuneration (5 correct answers)
- A.
  
  Salary
- B.
  
  Commission
- C.
  
  Guaranteed bonus
- D.
  
  Cell phone allowance
- E.
  
  Fixed travel allowance
- F.
  
  Overtime
- G.
  
  Reimbursive travel
- H.
  
  Tool allowance
19.

The following statements apply to sick leave (3 correct answers)
- A.
  
  5 day workers earn 30 days in 36 months 5 day workers earn 30 days in 36 months 5 day workers earn 30 days in 36 months 5 day workers earn 30 days in 36 months 5 day workers earn 30 days in 36 months 5 day workers earn 30 days every 36 months
- B.
  
  For the first 6 months you earn 1 day for every 26 worked
- C.
  
  Employee must bring a certificate for being sick on a monday
- D.
  
  Sick leave is paid out when the employee leaves
- E.
  
  Monthly paid workers earn 30 days every 36 months.
20.

Which of the following should be included when calculating the salary to be used when calculating uif.(4 correct answers)
- A.
  
  Basic salary
- B.
  
  Pension fund pay out
- C.
  
  Retrenchment pay
- D.
  
  Paid sick leave
- E.
  
  Overtime
- F.
  
  Shift allowance
- G.
  
  Commision
21.

A return must be sent to the UIF commissioner every month which shows the deductions made for each employee.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False