Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)NoticesNational Bargaining Council for the Chemical IndustryPetroleum SectorSubstantive Agreement 2025/2028Chapter 310. Paternity Leave |
| 10.1 | A minimum standard of 10 (ten) days paternity leave per occasion shall apply. |
| 10.2 | Specific plant level arrangements covering paternity leave shall prevail over this standard, provided that the overall effect is not less favourable than the minimum standard. |
| 10.3 | Paternity leave will be off set against any existing plant level arrangements and/or provisions contained in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997, which provide Family Responsibility Leave. |
| 10.4 | It is a requirement that proof of registration of birth reflecting paternity be produced within 10 (ten) days of the employee returning to work, failing which paid leave granted will be forfeited. |