Understanding Social Security Law

Product Details:
Author(s):
Mpedi, L G ,
Olivier, M and
Kalula, E
Year Published:
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Type:
Print | Pocket Size
Language:
English
About this publication
Understanding Social Security Law forms part of the Juta’s Pocket Companions series. It deals with key elements of social security in its various facets, both private and public measures. Social security is defined and different elements such as social insurance, social assistance, pensions and unemployment insurance are set out. Relevant case law is explained for the reader. Selected comparative social security  trends elsewhere, including developments in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are also mentioned. The book aims to present some relevant aspects of this growing area of the law and labour market policy in an accessible way. Key point summaries of law and frequently asked questions (FAQs) are covered to aid understanding.
 
Content
The concept of social security
Overview of the South African social security system
Constitutional framework, regional perspectives and international standards
Social assistance
Social Insurance
Retirement
Enforcement and Adjudication
Financing
Bibliography
Books, articles and reports
Statutes and regulations
Interest / Benefit to
Managers and Supervisors
Human resources/industrial resource practitioners
Government agencies dealing with old age pensions, military pensions, UIF, social welfare, child support grants, maternity benefits
Employees of the SA Social Security Agency (SASSA) 
NGOs such as the LRC, Black Sash
Paralegals
Academics
Law students