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TEST 1 (Marking Guideline)

This document provides the marking guidelines for a business studies class test with 5 multiple choice questions and 5 free response questions related to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), and penalties for non-compliance. The guidelines list the points or responses that would be awarded marks for each free response question on the impacts of the BCEA and EEA on businesses and penalties for non-compliance with the BCEA.

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TEST 1 (Marking Guideline)

This document provides the marking guidelines for a business studies class test with 5 multiple choice questions and 5 free response questions related to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), and penalties for non-compliance. The guidelines list the points or responses that would be awarded marks for each free response question on the impacts of the BCEA and EEA on businesses and penalties for non-compliance with the BCEA.

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Business studies

Class test 1.1


SDA, EEA, BCEA
MARKING GUIDELINE
1.
1.1 B √√
1.2 B √√
1.3 D √√
1.4 B √√
1.5 B √√

2.
2.1 Parental leave √√
2.2 Working hours √√
2.3 Child labour √√
2.4 Termination of employment √√
3. Discuss the impact of the BCEA on businesses. (6)

Positives/Advantages
•
Creates a framework√ of acceptable employment practices√ e.g., work hours,
leave, etc.
• Promotes fair treatment√ of employees in business. √
• Encourages consultation√ between employers and employees. √
• Outlines minimum requirements√ that form the basis of employment
contracts. √
• Work hours are specified√ so that the employer cannot exploit employees. √
• The rules and regulations are very specific√, which clearly guides the
employer on how to deal with employment issues. √
• Employees are permitted to consult labour unions√ in cases where the BCEA
conditions are violated. √ (Relationship with LRA)
• Employees may submit complaints√ to labour inspectors who can address it.
√
AND/OR
Negative/Disadvantages
• Developing/Drafting a formal/legal employment contract√ may be time-
consuming/costly. √
• Businesses may regard employment contracts negative and may not
implement it√, which result in non-compliance/penalties. √
• No employer may force an employee to work more than 45 hours in a week.
√This may result in reduced productivity. √
• Hiring cheap labour is no longer possible√, so businesses cannot exploit
workers. √
• BCEA forces businesses to comply with many legal requirements√, which
may increase labour costs. √
• Businesses not complying to the Act, may be charged with high penalties, √
which may affect their cash flow negatively. √
• Businesses may consider the provisions of the BCEA as unimportant√ and an
unnecessary administrative burden that increase operating costs. √
(MAX: 4 MARKS)

4. Advise businesses on penalties that they may face for non-compliance


with the BCEA. (6)

•
Labour inspectors may serve a compliance order by writing to the Department
of Labour √√
• The Director General may agree/change/cancel the compliance order. √√
• Labour inspectors may investigate/inspect/ask questions about complaints
and remove records as evidence. √√
• Businesses may be taken to the labour court for a ruling. √√
• Businesses that are found guilty of non-compliance may face heavy fines/
penalties. √√
• They can be ordered to pay compensation and damages to the employee. √√
(MAX: 4 MARKS)
5. Discuss the impact of the EEA on businesses.

Positives/Advantages
• Promotes equal opportunity√ and fair treatment in the workplace√
• Promotes the implementation of affirmative action measures√ to redress the
imbalances in employment. √
• Provides all employees with an equal opportunity√ to be selected/appointed/
promoted in a position. √
• Provides employees with legal recourse√ if they believe they have been
unfairly discriminated against. √
• Motivates employees√ because the workforce is more
diverse/representative/inclusive√
• Encourages diversity in business√ by employing people from various racial
backgrounds. √
• Encourages consultation√ between employer and employees. √
• Prevents unfair discrimination√ as it ensures that the workforce represents the
demographics of the country. √
• Businesses are in a better position to negotiate contracts√ with the
government/√Impacts positively of BEE ratings of businesses
• Certified psychometric tests may be used to assess applicants/employees√ to
ensure that suitable. √
AND/OR
Negatives/Disadvantages
•Increased administration burden√, as businesses must compile/submit
employment equity reports every two years. √
• Expensive to train/employ someone√ who knows little about the Act. √
• Fines/Penalties for non-compliant businesses√ may be expensive for the
business. √
• Employers have to appoint one or more senior managers to ensure the
implementation of the plan√, which increases salary expenditure√
• Businesses must submit a compliance certificate√ before they can conduct
business with state businesses√
• Businesses are sometimes pressurised to appoint an unsuitable EE person√
to meet EE requirements√
• Often positions go unfilled√ because there are no suitable EE candidates√
(Max: 4 marks)

GRAND TOTAL: [30]

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