Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)

Regulations

Picketing Regulations

Default Picketing Rules

8. Employer Conduct

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8.1 The employer must—
8.1.1 appoint a person to liaise with the convenor and marshals on its behalf to ensure compliance with this agreement; and
8.1.2 receive communications as and when requested to do so by the union.

 

8.2 The employer or any person in authority at the workplace or acting on the employer"s behalf may not—
8.2.1 in any way hinder or obstruct the lawful conduct of the picket;
8.2.2 undermine any employee"s right to participate in the picket or discipline of threaten to discipline any employee for doing so;
8.2.3 engage in or permit conduct which is provocative or may incite conflict; or
8.2.4 carry a weapon of any kind while in contact with the pickets.

 

8.3 Ensure that any private security company employed by the employer complies with the requirements relating to such companies under the Code of Good Practice on Collective Bargaining and Industrial Action.