Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)NoticesNational Bargaining Council of SA Leather IndustryGeneral Goods and Handbag SectionCollective Agreement7. Short-time |
| (1) | Consultation |
Prior to giving notification of short-time, the employer shall notify the trade union(s) and consult with the shop stewards on the matter.
| (2) | Notification |
At least 48 hours notification of short-time shall be given prior to implementation, unless otherwise agreed to by the representative trade union(s) or where there is no representative trade union, with the employees.
| (3) | Procedures |
Where short-time is declared, the following procedures shall apply:
| (i) | If employees are not required to be present for work on any day, they shall be informed individually or by notice, posted in the department in which they are employed, prior to such day, that their services will not be required. If not so informed, employees present for work at the ordinary starting time shall be entitled to be employed for at least half a day, or to receive half a day=s pay in lieu thereof. |
Employees present for work in the afternoon shall be entitled to work two hours, or to receive two hours= pay in lieu thereof, unless notice of intention not to work has been given in the morning. In the case of an employee ceasing work owing to a breakdown, he shall be entitled to payment for the first hour, and any time in excess of one hour that he is required to remain at work.
| (ii) | Whenever short-time is introduced in an establishment, the employer shall, wherever possible, allocate the short-time period equally amongst the employees in the department concerned. |
| (iii) | Whenever short-time is being worked, an employer may deduct a pro-rata amount from the weekly wage of employees concerned. Payment of wages shall be made during working hours. |