There is increasing awareness about the importance of the human resource function in the achievement of organisational success. However, what is also recognised is the fact that this function is fraught with challenges and is becoming more complex in the delicate balance of employer and employee rights and responsibilities. An appreciation of labour legislation and its impact on the human resource operations, policies and procedures of organisations is therefore critical to support organisations as they engage in their core activities on a daily basis. Failure to do so can generally result in significant resources including time being diverted into nonvalue creating activities.

An appreciation of this area is now a prerequisite for the fostering of a positive workplace environment and for the development of proactive relationships between organisations and employees. The HR Labour Law workshop ensures that employers are aware of the several responsibilities which are placed upon them and thus protect their organisations on the one hand through the discharge of their responsibilities to employees whilst ensuring that employees are cognizant of their responsibilities.