Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)

Notices

National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry

Main Collective Agreement

Part A : Provisions for the Eastern Cape Region

6. Wages

6.7 Payment of Wages

Purchase

(1)	Wages and all other amounts due to an employee shall be paid in cash weekly on Friday: Provided that where an employee"s service does not terminate on the ordinary pay-day of the establishment concerned, any amounts due to him shall be paid immediately upon such termination.

(2)	In the case of a normal shift worker the wages due to an employee shall be paid at a time agreed upon between such employee and his employer, which time shall be during the usual office hours of the establishment, but not later than twenty-four hours after the usual pay day.

(3)	In the case of a twilight shift worker, the wages due to an employee shall be paid at a time agreed upon between such employee and his employer, which time shall be during a twilight shift, but not later then twenty-four hours after the usual pay day.

(4)

Wages and all other amounts due shall be placed in a sealed envelope on which shall be reflected, or shall be accompanied by, a clip or statement showing the name or number of the employee, the date of payment, total deductions made and the net amount of earnings contained therein. Entries on the said envelope or slip shall be made in ink or indelible pencil or shall be a clear carbon copy.