QUESTION ONE

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$1\mathrm{.}1$ Nomvula, an administrative assistant, recently informed her employer, Ranch Inn Bed and Breakfast, in Cape Town, that she is pregnant. Concerned about her rights and working conditions during and after her pregnancy, she seeks clarity on employment laws related to maternity leave,

$1\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}1$ Identify the relevant provision and legislation that regulates maternity leave and discuss the duration and conditions under which Nomvula can take maternity leave.

$1\mathrm{.}2$ Thabo, an employee at a manufacturing company in Durban has been consistently required to work overtime beyond the normal working hours. Thabo is concerned about the impact on his work$-$life balance and overall well$-$being. He decides to explore his rights and legal protections under South African employment law regarding working hours.

$1\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}1$ Identify the relevant provision and legislation that regulates working hours and assess whether the consistent requirement for Thabo to work overtime aligns with the legal provisions for overtime work.

$1\mathrm{.}3$ Nokuthula, an employee at a retail store in Johannesburg is uncertain about her entitlements regarding pay and time off during public holidays. The store has a policy that requires employees to work on public holidays without providing additional compensation. Nokuthula wonders if this policy aligns with employment laws.

$1\mathrm{.}3\mathrm{.}1$ Identify the relevant provision and legislation that regulates public holiday compensation, discuss the requirements and evaluate whether the stores policy align with these requirements.