Exclusive 1 Day Masterclass

ZAMBIA LABOUR &

EMPLOYMENT LAW
8 August 2019: Lusaka – The Radisson Blu, Lusaka

Presented by one of
Zambia’s Leading Law Firms:
Corpus Legal Practitioners

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
After successfully completing this masterclass, you will be able to:
• Understand and describe the full scope of the Zambia Employment Act
• Describe the most important guidelines in Labour Legislation in Zambia
• Understand the Industrial and Labour Relations Act of Zambia
• Fully understand the mechanisms and procedures for employment permits, minimum wages, conditions of
employment and workers compensation
• Manage and solve a range of employee related issues which may arise, in accordance with the Zambia law and
adhere to Employer obligations
• Understand the Acts relating to Labour and Employment Law in Zambia

PRESENTED BY ZAMBIAN LAW FIRM: CORPUS LEGAL PRACTITIONERS

Corpus Legal Practitioners

helps employers stay up-to-date with the latest employment trends in view of the evolving
employment regulations and increased corporate compliance. Our team also acts for employers in
employment related litigations, arbitrations, administrative proceedings and judicial reviews.

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 According to a 2018 Africa investment index report, Zambia is the third best performing economy in the SADC region, behind
Botswana and South Africa.

The Zambian government has recognised the value of foreign investment and has created an economic environment that
encourages investment. Government has managed to stabilise the economy because of the good policies that it has put in place
adding that the Zambian economy has in the recent past seen a steady growth.

The government and analysts expect continued positive growth and macroeconomic stability with GDP growth projected above
4 percent. This is premised on positive performance in the agriculture, mining, construction and manufacturing sectors. To-date
notable progress has been made in these areas. Zambia's mining sector in 2018 remains positive as copper prices continue to rise
and the country's electricity supplies improve.

regarding employment and there are severe consequences for violations.

This masterclass on Zambia Labour & Employment Law is designed to provide Business Owners, Managing Directors, Regional
Managers, HR managers and Legal Advisors with advanced knowledge on the Labour Legislation in Zambia.

the legal environment in Zambia.

About the Expert Facilitators

Mabvuto Sakala, Managing Partner, Jacqueline Jhala, Partner,

Corpus Legal Practitioners Corpus Legal Practitioners
Mabvuto Sakala is Managing Partner at Corpus Jacqueline Jhala is a partner at Corpus Legal
Legal Practitioners and a member of the Practitioners and head of the Corporate Advisory
Department, with 13 years’ experience.
16 years’ experience. Mabvuto advises clients and
handles litigation, including class actions, on Jacqueline advises on all aspects of employment
matters involving wrongful discharge, law matters, including contracts of employment
redundancies and on a variety of issues under the and employment policies, dismissals and
Zambian employment law. Formerly, he defended redundancies.
Barclays Bank Zambia Plc in a USD 15 million
employee pension claim and is currently defending She serves as advisor to clients, helping them
the Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc in a USD 20 million employee enter the Zambian market, manage workforces, employment
pension claim. He also advises clients on alternative dispute resolution relationships and ensure regulatory compliance. She also has
such as tribunal-led and independent mediations to limit reputational experience advising in relation to restructuring and insolvency, tax,
agribusiness and trusts and charities. Jacqueline is also a regular

His expertise and experience extend to banking, mining, energy
matters.
In addition to his practice, Mabvuto lectures employment law and
corporate law at the University of Zambia and has authored several
articles on various legal subjects, including labour and employment
matters.
law as well as corporate and commercial law. Her recent article covers
the new Companies Act No 10 of 2017.
She holds an LLB from the University of Zambia and is an advocate of
the Superior Courts of Zambia. Jacqueline has also been recognized
as a ‘Rising Star’ with respect to Restructuring and Insolvency,
Mergers and Acquisitions by the IFLR1000.

Mabvuto holds an LLB from the University of Zambia, LLM from the
of Nottingham in UK and obtained a postgraduate diploma in Law
from Lund University in Sweden. He is an advocate of the Superior Courts
LIMITED TO 20
of Zambia, a full member of the London based Chartered Institute of
Arbitrators and is a Chambers ranked attorney. PARTICIPANTS
Who Should Attend

This workshop is recommended Business Owners

for all companies conducting
work in Zambia, either through
a Zambian locally registered
company, on a project basis or
as consultants/contractors:
Managing Directors
Regional Managers
Human Resource Directors / Managers
Employee Relations Directors / Managers
Payroll Managers
Operations Directors / Managers
Legal and Compliance Directors / Managers
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strategic information to companies and
individuals on current and future business
opportunities and market developments.
Our mission at AIE is to make credible
information sharing in Africa, readily
available, transparent and to provide
networking platforms. We do this by
discussions and webinars.
Whether we are researching the latest
or unbundling pertinent new legislation, we
endeavor to present the subject matter in an
guest speakers and presenters who are
of contacts extends beyond South Africa into
Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, and
Sub-Saharan Africa.
Our training exchange product series brings
you hands-on practical knowledge sharing,
presented by hand-picked leaders locally
and internationally. Designed to enable you
to walk out with all the information you
need on timely industry changing topics, in
the shortest possible time-frame, justifying
your time investment.
wider base of organisations, but within the
same industry.

Reviews from our Previous Courses:

“This was a well-organised, informative course. Being a small group the level

worth attending.”
Standard Bank

“Seminars like these contribute to the broader body of knowledge. That

ultimately grows expertise and further development.”
Syrah Resources

learned a lot and consolidated the knowledge that we already had on the
applicability of the labour law that applies and about the Professionals
Relations VS Human Resources.” KPMG

SOME COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BENEFITED FROM OUR MASTERCLASSES AND TRAINING:
Stanbic Zambia Nestle Zambia Bank of China
Amec Foster Wheeler SASOL Edcon
Woolworths Spectra Oil Illovo Sugar
GIZ Deloitte Airtel Zambia
Copperbelt Energy Zambia Revenue Authority Kansanshi Mining
Maersk Accenture Grindrod

Please complete the registration form and send your registration to

enquiry@africaninfex.com or book directly on the event website,
alternatively contact one of our training assistants on +2781 777 0028
ZAMBIA LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT LAW
AGENDA
08h15 – 08h30 Registration & Early Morning Refreshments

08h30 – 08h40 Welcome to Attendees

Introduction to Corpus Legal Practitioners and Presenters

08h40 – 09h00 Overview of Zambia Labour Law

09h00 - 11h00 Module 1A: Employment Act, Cap 268
- Preliminary
- Type of Contracts
- Applicable Terms and Conditions
- Attestation
- Employment Agencies
- Disciplinary Processes
- Termination of Contracts
- Obligations following a termination
- Dispute Resolution
- Miscellaneous
(i) Contents of written contracts
(ii) Transfer of employees from one employer to another
(iii) Authorized deductions to salary

Module 1B: Minimum Wages and Conditions of Employment Act, Cap 276
- Preliminary
- Categorization of employees
- Terms and Conditions
- Exemption Permits

11h00 – 11h20

11h20 – 12h20 Module 2: Industrial and Labour Relations Act, Cap 269
- Preliminary
- Rights of employees in respect of trade union membership
- Zambia Congress of Trade Unions
- Employers’ Associations
- Zambia Federation of Employers
- Recognition Agreements
- Collective Agreements
- Settlement of Collective disputes
- Tripartite Consultative Labour Council
- Industrial Relations Division
- General
(i) Discrimination
(ii) Prohibition from participating in lockouts or strikes

12h20-12h40 Module 3A: The Employment of Young Persons and Children’s Act, Cap 274
- Preliminary
- Employment of Children
- Employment of Young Persons
- Employment of Women
- The Apprenticeship Act
- Miscellaneous

Module 3B: The Apprenticeship Act, Cap 275

- Preliminary
- Application of Act
- Who may bind himself as apprentice
- Registration of contracts of apprenticeship
- Refusal to register contract of apprenticeship
- Transfer of contracts
- Rescission of contracts of apprenticeship
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AGENDA
12h40-13h30 Lunch and Networking

13h30 – 15h00 Module 4: Employer contributory obligations

- Preliminary
- Workers Compensation Act No. 10 of 1999
(i) Registration requirements
(ii) Remitting contributions
- Taxation of employee emoluments
- National Pensions Scheme Act No. 40 of 1996
(i) When to register
(ii) Who should register
(iii) Who should remit

(v) Penalty for non-remittance

(vi) Age and conditions of retirement (normal, early and late retirement)
(vii) Conditions for the award of retirement pensions
- Pension Scheme Regulation Act No 28 of 1996
(i) Registration of Pension Schemes
(ii) Deregistration of Pensions Schemes
- Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 36 of 2010
(i) Employer obligations
(ii) Duties of employers
- Personal Levy Act Chapter 329 of the Laws of Zambia
(i) Obligation to pay personal levy
- Skills Development Levy Act No 42 of 2016
(i) Purposes of paying the levy
(ii) Obligation to pay

15h00 – 15h20

15h20 – 15h50 Module 5: Zambia Institute of Human Resources Act number 11 of 1997
- Preliminary
- Application of the Act
- Membership

15h50 – 16h30 Module 6: Regulators attitudes towards enforcement of employment

laws & employment permits
- Industrial Relations Court Division
- Employment permits

16h30 End of Day

Zambia Labour & Employment Law

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8 August 2019: Lusaka – The Radisson Blu, Lusaka
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