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

Notices

Bargaining Council for the Motor Ferry Industry

Extension to non-parties of the Main Collective Agreement

16. Maternity Leave
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16.1During an employee's first year of service the employee shall be entitled to four (4) consecutive month's unpaid maternity leave.

 

16.2After completion of one year's uninterrupted service with an employer, employees shall be entitled to up to six (6) months' maternity leave, of which three (3) months will be paid at one third the employee's basic wage and three (3) months unpaid. 3

 

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3 Employers will assist pregnant employees with claiming UIF from the Department of Labour