Laws Regulating the Relative Rights and Duties of Masters, Servants, and Apprentices in the Cape Colony: Annotated With Decisions Under the Different Sections (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Foundational colonial law on work, apprentices, and duties
This edition presents the Act of 1856 that consolidates and amends the Cape Colony’s rules for masters, servants, and apprentices.
It spells out who counts as a servant or apprentice, how contracts are formed, and what happens when obligations aren’t met. The text sets the framework for courts to apply the law in cases involving bilateral contracts and worker discipline.
Readers will encounter the definitions, terms of service, and the procedures that governed employment relations in the colony, along with the penalties and remedies for misconduct, desertion, or breach of contract. It also covers the treatment of juvenile offenders and the oversight of apprenticeships.
- Key definitions of master, servant, and apprentice and how contracts may be created or ended.
- Rules for contracts formed inside or outside the colony and the role of magistrates or proper officers.
- Disciplinary provisions, penalties for misconduct, and protections related to apprenticeship for minors.
- Procedures for cancellation, transfer, and enforcement of contracts, including relevant court actions.
Ideal for readers of legal history, colonial governance, and the evolution of labor rights in southern Africa.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed exploration of the laws in South Africa regulating the relationships and responsibilities between masters, servants, and apprentices from 1856. Before 1856, various laws and regulations governed these relationships, often in a complex and contradictory manner. The author consolidates these diverse laws, presenting a comprehensive overview of the relative rights and duties of these parties at that time. Additionally, the book examines subsequent amendments made to these laws, providing an in-depth analysis of the Masters and Servants Act of 1873, which sought to address issues such as misconduct, desertion, and the unlawful interference with contracts of service. Through its examination of both the historical context and the legal provisions, the book offers valuable insights into the evolution of labor relations in South Africa. It highlights the changing nature of these relationships, the challenges faced by both parties, and the legal framework established to address them, making it an essential resource for scholars, legal practitioners, and anyone interested in the history and development of labor law in the region. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333410568_0
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