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The minimum wage rates in the hospitality sector have been increased with effect from 1 July 2018. The minimum rates are still below the National Minimum Wage (NMW) which is expected to be implemented during the course of 2018. How will employers be affected?
Question: May face to face conversations be recorded without consent?
As from 1 July 2017, the new minimum wage rates for the hospitality industry sector are increased.
May an employee who goes for regular medical check-ups with the doctor claim it as paid sick leave?
1 March 2016 is the effective date for an increase in the minimum wage rates in the Wholesale and Retail Sector.
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Question: Does an employee have a right to an annual bonus?
Recent newspaper reports imply that the Labour Appeal Court has now decided that employers have to accept ‘sick’ certificates from sangomas. This is not the case.
Question: Is an employee on a fixed term contract only entitled to proportionate sick leave?
Question: If an employee is absent for a brief period (one or two consecutive days) allegedly due to illness, may the employer insist on a medical certificate?
Question: May an employer change a policy without the agreement of employees?
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Must an employer give notice of termination of the services of an employee who has been employed on a temporary basis?
Does an employee have a right to an annual increase?
Should an employer try to accommodate an employee’s request for leave of absence to be trained as a traditional healer, where the period of absence may be as long as one month or longer? Or to grant leave in excess of the family responsibility leave available to an employee so that she can fulfil her obligation to arrange for a family member’s funeral?
Question: May employees be forced to work overtime? What if they refuse?
OFTEN USED WORDS AND PHRASES
The following is a glossary of words and phrases that subscribers might encounter:
May an employer increase or decrease agreed working hours of its employees?
May a manager be required to work overtime, on Sundays and public holidays without receiving additional pay?
Downloadable Forms Click here to access these documents in the Forms section
Sectoral Determination 9 – Wholesale and Retail Sector
Wholesale & Retail – Minimum wages
Wholesale & Retail – Contract of employment: Permanent
Wholesale & Retail – Contract of employment: Fixed
Wholesale & Retail – Explanatory notes
Annexure A: Proof of employment
Annexure B: Attendance register
Annexure C: Payslip