Compliance Orders are enforcement tools issued by labour inspectors under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) to ensure that employers meet their legal obligations. When a violation of the BCEA is detected, a Compliance Order outlines the steps an employer must take to correct the breach within a specified timeframe. This infographic provides a clear breakdown of how compliance orders are issued, the responsibilities of employers, and the procedures for dispute resolution or escalation to the CCMA if an employer fails to comply.

By Claire Turner
Provincial Manager at Consolidated Employers Organisation (CEO SA)