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Working time

Standard working time, night work, overtime, rest periods, young workers.

South Africa :: Young workers

No person under the age of 15, or school leaving age if this is later, may be employed …

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South Africa :: Working on a Sunday or public holiday

Where an employee is required to work on a Sunday they must be paid double, or where they ordinarily work Sundays, time and a half …

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South Africa :: Working hours

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) regulates the working time of all employees, except those who work for their employer for less than 24 hours per month, are in senior managerial positions or are traveling sales staff who regulate their own hours …

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South Africa :: Shift work

The Code of Good Practice sets out a number of aspects that the employer should consider when scheduling shift work …

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South Africa :: Rest periods

After five hours of work, an employee must receive an uninterrupted meal break of at least one hour …

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South Africa :: Overtime

Overtime may only be worked where it is provided for in an agreement (e …

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South Africa :: Night work

Night work occurs between 10pm and 6am …

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