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Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997

Act

South Africa National November 26, 1997 Source: Department of Employment and Labour SA

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Summary (Plain English)

South Africa's core employment law setting minimum conditions. Working hours: max 45/week (9hrs/day for 5-day week, 8hrs for 6-day). Overtime: max 10hrs/week at 1.5x rate. Annual leave: 21 consecutive days per year. Sick leave: 30 days over 3-year cycle. Maternity leave: 4 months (unpaid, but UIF pays up to 66%). Family responsibility leave: 3 days/year. Notice periods: 1 week (<6 months), 2 weeks (6-12 months), 4 weeks (>1 year). Applies to all employees earning below the threshold (currently R241,110/year).

What This Means For You

• Maximum 45 hours/week working hours
• Overtime: max 10hrs/week at 1.5x rate
• 21 consecutive days annual leave per year
• 30 days sick leave per 3-year cycle
• 4 months maternity leave (UIF pays up to 66%)
• Notice: 1-4 weeks depending on service length

Original Source

https://www.gov.za/documents/basic-conditions-employment-act

Content sourced from Department of Employment and Labour SA. Always refer to the official document for authoritative text.

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