Sectoral Determination 13, Farmworker Sector This letter deals with the Sectoral Determination for farmworkers and more specifically, the minimum wage requirements and maximum deductions permitted. Definitions Minimum wage Calculation of …
WHAT IF I CAN’T AFFORD THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE?
Employers who can’t afford the new national minimum wage of R23,19/ hour set to kick in on 1 March 2022 can apply for exemption by logging in to https://nmw.labour.gov.za. ‘n …
COVID-19: SICK LEAVE AND MANDATORY VACCINATIONS
It seems there are a lot of uncertainties regarding sick leave due to COVID-19 related absence, and vaccinations. The Consolidated Direction on Occupational Health and Safety Measures in Certain Workplaces, …
LABOUR BROKER OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE AND AVOID THE PITFALLS A Labour Broker is any person or business who, for a fee, recruits or provides workers to a client, where that person or …
PIECE WORK OR PRODUCTION BONUS?
Piece work is the principle where the employee is strictly compensated per piece (item or outcome). The question is, “Is piece work still relevant?” Historically, before 1 March 2006, piecework …