The Namibian Labour Act 15 of 2004 on collective termination of employment with reference to the International Labour Organization

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This paper examines the provisions of the Labour Act 15 of 2004. Termination of employment by redundancy in particular Section 33 and 34 of the Act

The paper looks at an overview of what is regarded as termination of employmenf by redundancy. The paper reviews the provisions of ILO,(international labour organisation) with regard to termination of employment by redundancy and how these international provisions are incorporated into our labour law as well as our constitution

The paper further examines the procedural aspects in dealing with redundancy terminations. The notice period given when an employer is dealing with termination by redundancy

The paper also examines the social impact of termination of employment, which in most cases happens suddenly, due to economical reasons or business requirements. Unemployment benefits available in other countries are also looked at and other social security benefits or schemes a country can embark upon when looking at ways of minimising first, the effects of unemployment due to redundancy. Secondly, the continuity in terms of wages to the retrenched workers

The paper also looked at what government should do to change the emphasis,which is being placed on the procedural aspects to issues of bread and butter (wages) for retrenched workers

The paper's findings are presented together with recommendations for the way forward for a country like Namibia.