Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)NoticesNational Bargaining Council of the Leather Industry of South Africa:Footwear SectionCollective Agreement17. Enabling Clause |
| (1) | Employers and employees and/or their union/s may enter into collective agreements at plant level which may vary or amend the terms and conditions of this agreement. |
| (2) | Any such amendment and variations may not: |
| ➢ | reduce an employee’s annual leave entitlement; |
| ➢ | reduce an employee’s entitlement to maternity leave; |
| ➢ | reduce an employee’s entitlement to sick leave; |
| ➢ | increase normal working time beyond 45 hours per week; |
| ➢ | reduce any other entitlement which is not permissible under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act; |
| ➢ | vary or amend an employee’s entitlement to his/her Provident and Sick Fund benefits; |
| (3) | Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing, and signed by the employer and his employees and/or union/s. Such agreement shall be lodged with the Council within seven (7) days of signing thereof. Such agreement shall be deemed to be a collective agreement concluded in the National Bargaining Council, and shall be enforceable by Agents of the Council. Such agreement must specify the commencement, duration and termination of the agreement, which shall in any event not be longer than the duration of this Agreement. |
Wages and Wage Rates
| (4) | The minimum wage rate for a Formal Sector establishment may be agreed to be reduced to 80% of current prescribed rates |
| (5) | A minimum wage rate for a Semi Formal Sector establishment may be agreed to be reduced to 60% of current prescribed rates |
| (6) | The informal sector as defined shall be paid at piece rates. |