Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)NoticesNational Textile Bargaining Council: Extension to Non-parties of the Main Collective AgreementPart 2AnnexuresAnnexure G: Manufactured Fibres SubsectorSchedule 1B. Remuneration4. Calculation of Wages |
| 4.1 | Any calculation of wages, or deduction from wages, must be based on the hourly rate of pay. Any fraction of a cent after completing the calculation must be adjusted to the nearest cent. |
| 4.2 | A basic hourly rate means, in the case of monthly-paid employees, the basic monthly wage divided by the hours for the applicable shift pattern. In the case of weekly-paid employees, the basic hourly rate is calculated by dividing the weekly wage by the number of ordinary hours worked in a week. |
| 4.3 | A basic daily wage is calculated by multiplying the hourly rate by the number of hours worked in an applicable shift. |
| 4.4 | A basic weekly wage or a basic monthly wage means the basic hourly wage multiplied by the ordinary hours worked in a week or in a month, whichever is applicable. |
| 4.5 | A basic monthly wage means the agreed basic monthly rate of pay. |
| 4.6 | Basic annual wage means the basic weekly rate of pay multiplied by 52 (fifty-two) or the monthly rate of pay multiplied by 12 (twelve). |
| 4.7 | Basic rate of pay means the agreed rate of pay excluding any allowances. |
| 4.8 | Total rate of pay means the basic weekly or basic monthly rate of pay (whichever is applicable) plus allowances. |