Introduction to labour law. General overview of labour law -- Rules applicable during the course of employment. Exclusive protection for employees in terms of legislation -- The impact of the common law on the contract of employment -- Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) -- Employment Equity Act (EEA) -- Protection against unfair labour practices under the Labour Relations Act (LRA) -- Social security legislation -- Rules applicable to the termination of the employment relationship. Dismissal and other ways of terminating the contract of employment -- Rules applicable to collective bargaining. Contextualisation of collective labour law -- Industrial action.