An employer faces a dilemma where an employee suffers from a medical condition that could be a health or safety hazard.
EXTRA PUBLIC HOLIDAY ON MONDAY
10 AUGUST 2026
This year 9 August (National Women’s Day) falls on a Sunday. Therefore Monday, 10 August 2026, is also a public holiday. So, what must employees be paid?

The arbitrator’s decision was right.
The employer dismissed the employee prematurely without trying to exhaust all available means.