Answer to Question #211937 in Management for NS MBEDLE

Question

You applied for a position as a sales assistant at the Specsavers in Mdantsane Mall and they phoned you last week to invite you to an interview in their office.

Which labour legislation covers this situation and what are your rights according to the law in an interview situation? 

Answer 1

Employers have a legal obligation to follow all areas of employment law and to provide a safe and secure workplace free of bullying, discrimination, and harassment. The Fair Work Act is, without a doubt, the most significant piece of labor legislation. It establishes minimal terms and conditions for the majority of employees covered by the national labor relations system. The National Employment Standards (NES), which are part of the Fair Work Act, define the rights of most private-sector workers. The Fair Work Act can assist protect employees from discrimination, but even if an employee is no longer employed, there are a number of regulations focused at protecting persons from employment-related discrimination and harassment. At the federal level, there is legislation that protects persons from discrimination based on race, gender, handicap, or age.

The Workplace Health and Safety Act establishes a framework for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all employees. It also safeguards the health and safety of everybody who comes into contact with the workplace, including customers, visitors, and the general public. The Handicap Discrimination Act, which is part of employment legislation, is designed to protect everyone, including employees, from discrimination based on their disability. It is against the law to treat an employee less equally because they have a disability under this legislation. Employees who have family, friends, coworkers, or associates with a person with a disability are also covered. I will be able to support the negotiation offers that have been submitted, as well as prepare translation rights and/or licensing agreements, attend book fairs and trips to other regions as needed, and negotiate rates and process wholesale orders as they come in.