State-sanctioned salary hike for domestic workers now in effect
This is how the new minimum wage for domestic workers will affect your pocket
The department of labour has announced that the latest increase for domestic workers came into effect on December 3. This is how it will affect employers' pockets. According to the new rates, domestic workers working in Area A (bigger metropolitan areas) who work more than 27 ordinary hours per week must be paid a minimum of R13.69 per hour. Workers who work fewer than 27 hours per week, must be paid a minimum of R16.03 per hour. A domestic worker who works 45 hours per week will now earn about R2,669.24 a month. A domestic worker is a gardener, driver or person who looks after children, the aged, sick, frail or disabled in a private household. Domestic workers who work in areas outside of the big metropolitan areas, must be paid minimum of R12.47 per hour when they work for more than 27 ordinary hours per week. This will amount to approximately R2,431.97 a month for domestic workers who work 45 ordinary hours per week. Those who work 27 hours or less per week must be paid a minimum...
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