South Africa has specific labor laws in place to protect the rights of part-time domestic workers, including those employed on a casual basis. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and the Sectoral Determination 7: Domestic Workers regulate the terms and conditions of employment for domestic workers, irrespective of their employment status.
According to the BCEA, part-time domestic workers are entitled to certain rights and benefits. These include a minimum wage, which is determined by the Department of Employment and Labour and revised periodically. Domestic workers are also entitled to rest periods, such as meal breaks and daily and weekly rest periods, to ensure they have adequate time off from work. Additionally, part-time domestic workers are protected by laws regarding working hours, which dictate the maximum number of hours they can work in a day or week.
Furthermore, the Sectoral Determination 7 provides additional protections specifically for domestic workers. It sets out provisions related to annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, and notice periods for termination of employment. Domestic workers are entitled to a minimum of 21 consecutive days of annual leave, which can be accumulated over time. They are also eligible for paid sick leave, with the number of days determined by their average hours worked.
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