Industrial Employment Standing Orders Amendment

Statement 1 is correct—the 2018 amendment introduced provisions for fixed-term employment which allows employers to hire workers for a fixed period without the need for retrenchment procedures or severance benefits when the term ends. This does make it easier for firms to adjust their workforce. Statement 2 is correct—the amendment specifies that for temporary workers (whose employment is explicitly on a temporary basis), no notice of termination is required when the temporary period ends. The amendment also exempts fixed-term employees and temporary workers from various provisions of the Shops and Establishments Act and other labor laws related to notice, severance, and other protections. Both statements are correct. > 2018 amendment eases layoffs through fixed-term employment; temporary workers don't require termination notice. Answer: c.