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

Notices

National Bargaining Council of SA Leather Industry

General Goods and Handbag Section

Collective Agreement

6. Overtime

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(1) Permitted Overtime Hours

 

An employer may not require or permit an employee to work more than 10 hours overtime in a week without having obtained an exemption from the Council.

 

(2) Notification of Overtime

 

Employer shall be required to give notice on the day prior to employees being required to work overtime.

 

(3) Rest Intervals

 

When overtime is worked on a Saturday or a Sunday, the rest intervals provided for in Clause 5 (3) shall apply.

 

(4) Overtime on Sundays or Public Holidays

 

A decision to work on a Sunday or paid public holiday shall only be taken with the consent of the majority of employees concerned, and such decision must be notified in writing to the District Committee.