2026 LABOUR LAW EXAM
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
1. The main purpose of Labour Law is to:
A. Protect employers from employees
B. Regulate the relationship between employers and
employees
C. Increase government revenue
D. Abolish trade unions
Correct Answer: B
2. The Labour Relations Act (LRA) of 1995 primarily aims to:
A. Promote economic growth
B. Advance fair labour practices and collective bargaining
C. Restrict employee rights
D. Support only management interests
, Correct Answer: B
3. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
regulates:
A. Wages and tax
B. Minimum employment standards such as hours and leave
C. Employer investments
D. Employee union membership
Correct Answer: B
4. Which institution oversees dispute resolution under the
LRA?
A. Department of Labour
B. CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and
Arbitration)
C. Labour Court of Appeal
D. Public Service Commission
Correct Answer: B
5. A “strike” is defined as:
A. A lockout by employers
,B. A concerted refusal to work to resolve a labour dispute
C. Dismissal of employees
D. A disciplinary process
Correct Answer: B
6. A “lockout” refers to:
A. A workers’ protest
B. An employer’s exclusion of employees to compel
agreement
C. A strike by management
D. The dismissal of employees for misconduct
Correct Answer: B
7. The Constitution of South Africa guarantees the right to:
A. Strike and form trade unions
B. Hire and fire without reason
C. Restrict employee rights
D. Conduct unfair labour practices
Correct Answer: A
, 8. Which section of the LRA outlines unfair dismissal
procedures?
A. Section 187–189
B. Section 15–18
C. Section 100–105
D. Section 1–5
Correct Answer: A
9. An automatically unfair dismissal occurs when:
A. An employee is dismissed for poor performance
B. Dismissal is due to participation in a lawful strike
C. Dismissal is for operational requirements
D. Dismissal follows disciplinary misconduct
Correct Answer: B
10. The Employment Equity Act (EEA) aims to:
A. Promote equal opportunity and eliminate discrimination
B. Control wage payments
C. Limit union activities
D. Reduce unemployment
| COMPLETE QUESTION BANK WITH OVER 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
1. The main purpose of Labour Law is to:
A. Protect employers from employees
B. Regulate the relationship between employers and
employees
C. Increase government revenue
D. Abolish trade unions
Correct Answer: B
2. The Labour Relations Act (LRA) of 1995 primarily aims to:
A. Promote economic growth
B. Advance fair labour practices and collective bargaining
C. Restrict employee rights
D. Support only management interests
, Correct Answer: B
3. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
regulates:
A. Wages and tax
B. Minimum employment standards such as hours and leave
C. Employer investments
D. Employee union membership
Correct Answer: B
4. Which institution oversees dispute resolution under the
LRA?
A. Department of Labour
B. CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and
Arbitration)
C. Labour Court of Appeal
D. Public Service Commission
Correct Answer: B
5. A “strike” is defined as:
A. A lockout by employers
,B. A concerted refusal to work to resolve a labour dispute
C. Dismissal of employees
D. A disciplinary process
Correct Answer: B
6. A “lockout” refers to:
A. A workers’ protest
B. An employer’s exclusion of employees to compel
agreement
C. A strike by management
D. The dismissal of employees for misconduct
Correct Answer: B
7. The Constitution of South Africa guarantees the right to:
A. Strike and form trade unions
B. Hire and fire without reason
C. Restrict employee rights
D. Conduct unfair labour practices
Correct Answer: A
, 8. Which section of the LRA outlines unfair dismissal
procedures?
A. Section 187–189
B. Section 15–18
C. Section 100–105
D. Section 1–5
Correct Answer: A
9. An automatically unfair dismissal occurs when:
A. An employee is dismissed for poor performance
B. Dismissal is due to participation in a lawful strike
C. Dismissal is for operational requirements
D. Dismissal follows disciplinary misconduct
Correct Answer: B
10. The Employment Equity Act (EEA) aims to:
A. Promote equal opportunity and eliminate discrimination
B. Control wage payments
C. Limit union activities
D. Reduce unemployment
