The Employers’ organisation

Overview

I manage an Employers’ Organisation by the name of Small Business Employers’ Organisation (“SBEO”).

The Employers’ Organisation is registered in terms of Section 96 of the Labour Relations Act, providing services pertaining to labour related matters. The organisation was registered with the Department of Labour on 3 July 1997. It’s reference number is LR2/6/3/317. The organisation functions on a national basis and its organizers represent members at the CCMA, Bargaining Councils and/or Labour Court.

The Labour Relations Act defines an Employers’ Organisation as follows:

“Any number of employers associated together for the purpose, whether by itself or without other purposes, of regulating relations between employers and employees or trade unions”

Therefore, an organisation cannot be registered as an employers’ organisation or continue to operate as a registered employers’ organisation unless –

The Small Business Employers’ Organisation has a detailed constitution setting out all aspects relating to it’s activities.

The Small Business Employers’ Organisation is governed by an Executive Committee, consisting of an Executive Director, President, Vice – President, Treasurer and committee members.

The organisation offers assistance in the following disciplines:

Members pay a membership fee which is differentiated on the basis of the number of employees employed at the business. Once the business is a member of the Employers’ Organisation, the member will enjoy representation at the CCMA, Bargaining Council or Labour Court at a further agreed fee levied for services rendered at either of said fora.

The street address is 3 De Lorentz Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001.

Tel no: 021 423 3959

Cell no: 082 433 8714

Fax no: 021 424 8770

E-mail: bernard@capelabour.co.za

Website: www.capelabour.co.za

Please contact Bernard Reisner (Executive Director) if you have any queries

About the author

Bernard Reisner has 21 years hands-on experience in the volatile field of labour law, acting for employer or employee. Bernard heads up the organisation Cape Labour & Industrial Consultants and has provided Employment Law (Industrial Relations) services to employers across all market segments and industries since 1987.

Bernard combines expertise in his field, and an outstanding knowledge of Labour law principles and issues, with a superb ability to communicate and meet his clients’ unique needs. He has a unique insight into all aspects of workplace issues and is able to assist his clients with the best possible advice from a legal and practical perspective.