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

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National Bargaining Council for the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty and Skincare Industry

Extension to Non-parties of the Consolidated Collective Agreement in terms of Sec 32(2) of the LRA

Areas

Area C

35. Public Holidays

 

35.1 An Employer may not require an Employee to work on a public holiday, except in accordance with an agreement.

 

35.2 Where the Employee is not required to work on a public holiday, the Employer shall pay to the Employee his ordinary rate of remuneration and allowances for the number of ordinary hours as if he had worked.

 

35.3 Where the Employee is required to work on a public holiday, then the Employee is paid his/her normal rate for the day plus 1.5 (one point five) time and a half for hours worked.

 

35.4 In the event of a public holiday falling on an Employee's day off, the Employee forfeits the right to the day off, but does not get another day for it.

 

35.5 A Public holiday may be exchanged for any other day by written agreement.

 

35.6 An Employer must pay an Employee and not grant time off in lieu of hours worked on a public holiday.