Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)NoticesNational Bargaining Council for the Private Security SectorExtension to Non-parties of the Main Collective Agreement5. Health Insurance |
| (1) | As from the first year of this agreement, the Health Insurance shall continue to be applicable to security officers in all areas as defined in Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4 and payable each month. |
| (2) | The contribution due by the employer shall however not be payable for periods of unauthorised absence from work and shall be calculated on a pro-rated basis. Any shortfall in the employer's contribution resulting from such unauthorised absenteeism shall be added to the security officer's contribution. |
| (3) | As from the first year of this agreement the total premium contribution shall be R295.00. The employer shall contribute R172.50 and the security officer R122.50. |
| (4) | Should there be any reduction in the total premium for health insurance the total reduced amount shall be divided equally between the employer and the security officer. For the duration of this agreement any increase of the total premium shall be divided equally between the employer and the security officer. |
| (5) | Should the security officer wish to add any dependants, the cost for such dependants shall be solely for the cost of the security officer. The preferred service provider shall be responsible for the administration and shall advise the employer of the specific deduction for the dependents' additional premium. |
| (6) | The employer shall be entitled to charge a 5% administration fee based on the premium of the additional dependants. The security officer's premium shall be excluded from the 5% administration fee. |