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

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National Textile Bargaining Council: Extension to Non-parties of the Main Collective Agreement

Part 2

Annexures

Annexure L: Woven, Crochet & Knitted Narrow Fabric Subsector

B. Remuneration

7. Annual Bonus

 

7.1 Every employer must pay each employee an annual bonus of 5.0% of his/her gross annual earnings calculated in terms of clause 7.2 (below) prior to the annual shutdown and no later than a week before Christmas Day.

 

7.2 With effect from 01 July 2023, every employer must pay each employee an annual bonus of 5.5% of his/her gross annual earnings calculated in terms of clause 7.2 (below) prior to the an­ nual shutdown and no later than a week before Christmas Day.

 

7.3 The annual bonus is based on a full year of service commencing on 1 November of the preceding year and ending on 31 October of the year in which the annual bonus is paid.

 

7.4 If an employee starts employment on or after 1 November, that employee is entitled to a pro rata amount of the annual bonus for the period worked up to 31 October.

 

7.5 An employee whose employment is terminated—
(a) before 1 November is not entitled to any annual bonus; or
(b) on or after 1 November, must be paid the annual bonus on the date of termination.

 

[Part 2 Annexure L B(7) substituted by Notice No. 1343, GG47302, dated 14 October 2022]