| 26.1 | An employer must grant an employee family responsibility leave as per the provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, No. 75 of 1997 (as amended). |
| 26.2 | The current definition will be extended to include paid time off for "spousal" illness on the following terms and conditions: |
| 26.2.1 | Hospitalisation of spouse |
| 26.2.2 | Chronic illness / disease |
| 26.2.3 | The above is subject to: |
| 26.2.3.1 | The employee submitting a valid medical certificate. |
| 26.2.3.2 | Acceptable proof of the spousal relationship which will include a marriage certificate and that the spousal's details are recorded the employees' personal file. |
[Part 2 Annexure F (D)(26) substituted by Notice No. 1343, GG47302, dated 14 October 2022]
