The ETI Base Code is founded on the conventions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and is an internationally recognised code of good labour practice. It is viewed as a global reference standard and is widely used as a benchmark against which to conduct social audits and develop ethical trade action plans.

This course covers the follow sections:

The ETI Base Codes

• Base Code 1: Employment is freely chosen

• Forced Labour
• What does the South African labour act and Basic conditions of employment act say?

• Base Code 2:

• Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected
• What does the code say?
• What is Recommended according to ILO?
• What does the Law say?
• Freedom of collective bargaining
• What is a lock-out?
• Picketing
• What does the South African Law say?

• ETI Base Code no 3: Working conditions are safe and hygienic

• Employer and worker duties
• Punishment

• ETI Base Code no 4: Child labour shall not be used

• What is the minimum age for employment in South Africa?
• Regulations on minors and youth
• What rights do 16 year olds have in South Africa?
• What is work?
• Child Trafficking
• What is being done to help prevent Child Labour?
• Regulations
• Minimum age for employment – As per ILO

• ETI Base Code no 5: Living wages are paid

• Minimum wage in South Africa
• Regular pay
• Overtime

• ETI Base Code no 6: Working hours are not excessive

• Hours of work
• Overtime
• Compressed working week
• Public holidays
• Average hours of work
• Meal intervals
• Rest periods
• Sundays
• Night work