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Basic Guide to Annual Leave (Farm Workers)

by Zopedol — last modified 2007-12-05 11:38

Workers get a minimum of 21 consecutive days of annual leave each year. Employers can only pay workers instead of granting annual leave when employment is terminated.

Application

Sectoral Determination 13: Farm Worker Sector applies to all workers on a farm including -

domestic workers, and
security guards.

The sectoral determination does not apply to workers covered by -

another sectoral determination; or
a bargaining council agreement.

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act applies in respect of any matter not covered by this sectoral determination.

See

Sectoral Determination 13: Farm Worker Sector

The Farm Sectoral Determination regulates wages, working hours and other basic conditions of employment for Farm workers.

Number of Leave Days

Workers must get annual leave of at least –

21 consecutive days, or
1 day for every 17 days worked, or
1 hour for every 17 hours worked.

Employers may reduce annual leave for paid days granted off.

Timing of Leave

Both the employer and worker must agree to the timing of leave. If they cannot agree, the employer makes the final decision.

An employer may not require or permit a worker to work during any period of annual leave.

Leave must be granted not later than 6 months after the end of the annual leave cycle (12 month periods from date of employment).

Pay Instead of Annual Leave

Employers must pay workers the equivalent amount for annual leave as paid for days worked. This is to be paid before the workers leave period.

Employers cannot pay workers instead of granting leave, except on termination of employment.

Annual Leave and Public Holidays

A public holiday cannot be counted as annual leave.

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