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Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (BCEA)
ActSouth Africa Source: Department of Employment and Labour
LaborEmploymentWorkers RightsMinimum Wage
Summary (Plain English)
Sets minimum employment conditions in South Africa. Key provisions: maximum 45 ordinary hours per week, overtime limited to 10 hours/week at 1.5x rate, annual leave: 21 consecutive days, sick leave: 30 days over 3-year cycle, maternity leave: 4 consecutive months (unpaid, but UIF benefits available), family responsibility leave: 3 days/year. National Minimum Wage: ZAR 27.58/hour (2024). Written employment contracts required.
What This Means For You
- • National minimum wage: ZAR 27.58/hour (2024)
- • Maximum 45 hours/week ordinary time
- • Overtime: 1.5x rate, max 10 hours/week
- • Annual leave: 21 consecutive days
- • Maternity leave: 4 months (UIF benefits apply)
- • Written contracts required
Original Source
https://www.labour.gov.zaContent sourced from Department of Employment and Labour. Always refer to the official document for authoritative text.
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