LLW2601 Assignment 2 (DETAILED ANSWERS) Semester 1 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED

LLW2601 Assignment 2 (DETAILED ANSWERS) Semester 1 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED Answers, guidelines, workings and references ............ Alex graduated in 2023 with a project management degree from UNISA. He is contracted to BuildRite Construction (BuildRite) as an "independent contractor According to the terms of his contract, Alex will be responsible for his own taxes and will not receive any employee benefits including paid time off. Since commencing his work at BuildRite. Alex has been provided with all the equipment he needs to perform his tasks. He is also regularly assigned to different construction sites by the BuildRde HR administrator. In addition to requiring that Alex be available at any site office BuildRite assigns to him. his work hours are also determined by the company. Alex has been told that he may not appoint any person to perform his tasks on his behalf. He has also been warned that taking on projects with other construction firms will amount to a breach of contract Alex's annual compensation is approximately R256 110.59. which amount exceeds the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) earnings threshold by R15 000.00. 1.1With reference to the relevant legislation, case law and applying the relevant test discuss whether Alex is an independent contractor as described in his contract with BuildRite. YOUR ANSWER 1.2 What test would you use if Alex was earning below the BCEA earnings threshold? Explain.