Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)NoticesBargaining Council for the Restaurant, Catering and Allied TradesExtension to Non-parties of the Main Collective Agreement12. Contract of Employment |
| (1) | Every employer shall in accordance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, No 75 of 1997, provide each employee with a letter of employment or enter into an agreement showing at least the following: |
| (a) | the employee's full name and identity number; |
| (b) | the full name of the employer and the physical address of the establishment; |
| (c) | the date of commencement of service; |
| (d) | the type of work and the basic wage offered; |
| (e) | that the conditions of employment as prescribed in this agreement apply; and |
| (f) | the Bargaining Council's address and office hours (8:00 to 15:00). |
| (2) | The original of this letter of employment shall be signed by both the employer and employee and the employer shall keep a copy for himself. |
| (3) | For the purpose of assessing the capabilities of a prospective employee, he may be employed as a temporary employee for a period not exceeding three months: Provided that the employer has clearly defined, in writing, to the employee his temporary status at the time of engagement. Should his services be retained beyond the expiration of the three months period, he shall immediately be classified as a permanent employee, with a credit for service from the date when first employed. |