Working Hours and Wages

For many agricultural suppliers, peak season brings extremely long days, unpredictable weather, export deadlines, labour shortages and immense operational pressure. Harvest periods often leave little time to complete seasonal work. While these operational demands are understandable, employers must still ensure compliance with South African labour legislation regarding working hours, overtime, and employee rest periods. Failure… Continue reading Managing Overtime During Peak Agricultural Seasons:  When There Simply Aren’t Enough Hours in the Day

What happens when a person is sick the day before a public holiday or even unable to come to work the day before or after a public holiday? This is often a head-scratcher for many employers as one is unsure whether the worker must be paid for the public holiday or not, or whether a medical certificate can be requested from the worker.