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

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National Bargaining Council for the Electrical Industry of South Africa

Extension to Non-parties of the Main Collective Agreement

Part l: Scope of Application, Definitions and General Terms and Conditions of Employment

Clause 14 - Civil Disorder

 

If, as a result of civil disorder, it is not possible to commence or continue with normal work, the employer may decide to discontinue work for that day. In the event of a decision being made to discontinue work on any day owing to such circumstances, an employee shall be paid as follows:

 

(a) If work has been stopped within two hours of the start of the normal working day, the employee shall be paid a minimum of two hours' pay at his normal rate of pay and allowances.

 

(b) Subject to the provisions of (a) above, if more than two hours but less than five and a half hours have elapsed since the normal starting time in the establishment and the work is then stopped, the employee shall be paid the full pay and allowances for time worked.

 

(c) If more than five and a half hours have elapsed since the normal starting time and work is then stopped, the employee shall be paid the full pay and allowances paid for a normal working day.