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

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Bargaining Council for the Furniture Manufacturing Industry

KwaZulu Natal

Extension to Non-Parties of the Main Collective Agreement

Part 1

32. Maternity Leave

 

(1) Any female employee going on confinement shall be entitled to:
(a) Unpaid leave for a period not exceeding 6 months; and
(b) leave in terms of (a) above shall be with a guarantee of re-employment after the said period on the same terms and conditions of employment as at the date on which the maternity leave was granted.

 

(2) The employee shall before, but no later than on the expiry date of the six month period notify the employer whether or not employment will recommence.

 

(3) Proof of confinement shall be submitted to the employer in the form of:
(a) birth certificate; or
(b) medical certificate; or
(c) any other appropriate documents relating to confinement.

 

(4) The employer may extend the six month guarantee period upon receipt of a valid medical certificate from a medical practitioner advising the employee not to return to work for medical reasons.

 

(5) The employer shall be permitted to employ a temporary employee on a fixed term contract of employment for the period of absence of the employee granted maternity leave in terms of this Clause on condition that:—
(a) all the provisions of the Agreement under administration by the Council shall apply; and
(b) the employer may, subject to any reason recognised in law, terminate the contract of employment.

 

 


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