Question: Is an employee on a fixed term contract only entitled to proportionate sick leave?
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?

if amployee is appointed on 3 months contract . Such employee is sick for 10 dys is that employee qualified for paid sick leave?
Reply to kjnthebe: During the first 6 months of employment, an employee is entitled to 1 day’s sick leave for every 26 days worked.