MISSION & VISION
UCTA is guided by a passion to empower and promote the interests of employers. We assist employers with all the essential elements required for a productive and prosperous workplace and economic environment.
Our employers association aim to help our members increase profitability and efficiency and reduce the risk when growing their workforce. At the same time, we strive to assist employers to create a secure working environment in which their employees can grow and prosper together
OUR AIM
WE AIM TO:
• EMPOWER BUSINESS THROUGH EFFECTIVE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND LABOUR SERVICES;
• PROMOTE LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT; • PROMOTE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN THE WORKPLACE;
• PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; AND
• fACILITATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY AND BROAD BASED BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT.
BENEFITS OF REGISTRATION
PROVIDING AND/OR UPDATING CONTACTS OF EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN LINE WITH CURRENT LABOR LEGISLATION
• DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
• GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
• EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLANS
• WORK PLACE SKILLS PLANS
ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LABOR LEGISLATION - ONE FREE VISIT PER YEAR
• LABOR RELATIONS ACT
• BASIC CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT ACT
• SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ACT
• OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT
• BARGAINING COUNCIL AGREEMENTS
UPDATING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN LINE WITH AMENDMENTS TO LABOR LEGISLATION.
• UNLIMITED FREE TELEPHONIC CONSULTATIONS ON ANY LABOR RELATED MATTER.
• FREE ASSISTANCE IN DRAFTING DISCIPLINARY NOTICES.
• FREE ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE IN ALL INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS MATTERS
OTHER SERVICES - PAID
• AFFORDABLE REPRESENTATION AT THE CCMA, BARGAINING COUNCIL & LABOUR COURTS,
• SUPPLYING CHAIRPERSONS FOR DISCIPLINARY ENQUIRIES
• DRAFTING EMPLOYMENT EQUITY AND WORKPLACE SKILLS PLANS
• DISCIPLINARY CODES AND CONDUCTS
CONSULTATION
1. Advice on all aspects of labour relations
• Disciplinary matters and dismissals
• Disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Recognition Agreements and dealings with trade unions
• Employment Contracts –Drafting of company documents
• Retrenchments and Redundancy
• Meetings with union representatives
• Labour legislation and labour law practice and procedures
• Employment Equity – reporting compliance and practicalities
2. Disciplinary Enquiries, Mediation & Arbitration
• Chairing of Disciplinary Enquiries
• Mediating in Collective and Individual disputes
• Arbitrating of labour / dismissal disputes
3. Negotiations in respect of:
• Annual wages
• Recognition agreements
• Retrenchments and redundancy
• Implementing Short Time
• Any collective issues raised by labour
4. Dispute Resolution
• Available to assist directly with collective disputes, including the handling of work-stoppages and strikes
• Resolving general disputes such as individual dismissals and alleged unfair labour practices
• Representation at CCMA and Bargaining Council dispute proceedings through Registered Employer Organisation
• Preparation for and representation of employer clients at arbitration proceedings. (where applicable)
• Independent Mediator and Arbitrator
• Drafting of Dispute Resolution structures
5. Policies and Procedures
• Employee Contracts of Employment
• Independent Contractor Agreement
• Restraints of Trade
• A Disciplinary Code
• A Disciplinary Procedure
• A Grievance Procedure
• A Retrenchment/Redundancy Procedure
• A Short Time Policy and Procedure
• A Disputes Procedure
• A Company Policy on Dealing with Industrial Action
• A Company Policy on Ill Health and Absenteeism through Sick Leave
• A Company Policy on Dealing with Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
• An Employment Equity and Non-Discrimination Policy
• All other policies affecting workplace practices