Understanding Leave allowances under the BCEA
Annual Leave
-
21 continuous days (or by agreement 1 day for every 17 days worked).
-
take leave no later than 6 months after the end of the leave cycle.
-
outstanding leave is only paid out when you leave the job.
Sick Leave
-
6 weeks per 36 month cycle.
-
new job – only 1 day per 26 day cycle worked (for first 6 months).
-
medical certificate may be requested if sick for more than 2 days – or more than twice in 8 weeks.
Maternity Leave
-
up to 4 months of continuous leave, if pregnant.
-
can start from 4 weeks before birth date.
-
no worker may work within 6 weeks of giving birth (unless the medical officer gives the ok).
-
no work that endangers pregnant mom or baby allowed.
Paternity Leave
-
fathers allowed 10 consecutive days (claim from UIF for these unpaid days).
-
also applies to adoption of children under 2 years.
-
notify the company before taking leave, unless unable to.
-
(check that your company has adopted the 10-day paternity leave option.)
Breastfeeding mom’s rights
-
ask the manager for a safe space to express milk or breastfeed.
-
for baby’s first 6 months, 2 breaks per day (30 min each).
-
toilets not considered appropriate space for this – seek alternative, safe space.
Family responsibility Leave
If employed full-time for longer than 4 months, you can take 3 days paid family
responsibility leave per year if:
-
a child is born
-
a child is sick
-
a death of a spouse/life partner, parent, adoptive parent, grandparent, child, adopted child, grandchild or sibling.
The employer may require reasonable proof of birth, illness or death for which the leave was taken.
Contact our help desk to see how Paymaster can benefit your company. Contact Paymaster at 021 712 7333 or Glen Coburn at 083 679 1311 or glen@paymaster.co.za
Paymaster website – https://www.paymaster.co.za/
Add a Comment