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Question

GreenBay Landscaping, a small landscaping business, has grown from two employees to fifteen employees. The owner, Nothando, is now focusing on formalizing operations and ensuring compliance with South Africa's national labour laws. She is concerned about protecting business interests and workers' rights, addressing workplace disputes, providing fair compensation, and creating a supportive work environment. To avoid legal complications, GreenBay Landscaping is creating written employment contracts, implementing policies and procedures, and complying with relevant legislation. As an HR Consultant, Nothando seeks guidance on setting up employee relations frameworks, handling disputes, and managing growth while maintaining a positive and legally compliant workplace. The goal is to ensure a positive and legally compliant workplace for the business. Nothando mentioned that GreenBay Landscaping currently does not provide employees with contracts of employment, but she intends to introduce them. Appraise the role of the contract of employment in regulating the relationship between employer and employee. In your response, assess the key elements typically included in an employment contract and elaborate on how these terms affect both the rights and obligations of both parties within the framework of labour law.