Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997
R 385
Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)NoticesNational Bargaining Council for the Electrical Industry of South Africa:Extension of Consolidation of Collective Agreement to Non-partiesPart I13. Inclement Weather |
If as a result of inclement weather conditions it is not possible to commence or continue with normal work, the employer may decide to discontinue work for that day. In the event of a decision being made to discontinue work on any day owing to inclement weather, an employee shall be paid as follows:
| (a) | If work has been stopped within four hours of the start of the normal working day, he shall be paid a minimum of four hours" pay at his normal rate of pay and allowances. |
| (b) | Subject to the provisions of (a) above, if less than five and a half hours have elapsed since the normal starting time in the establishment and work is then stopped, the employee shall be paid the full pay and allowances for time worked. |
| (c) | If more than five and a half hours have elapsed since the normal starting time and work is then stopped the employee shall be paid the full pay and allowances paid on a normal working day. |
