How will S.A's minimum wage affect agricultural sector
The National Economic Development and Labour Council released the minimum wage report recommending national minimum wage of R3 500 a month.
Tue, 22 Nov 2016 15:31:35 GMT
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AI Generated Summary
- Impact on farm workers due to proposed minimum wage exceeding current sectoral determination
- Potential alleviation measures such as special dispensation and exemption clauses
- Need for further industry discussions and consultations to address uncertainties and develop a consensus position
The recent release of the minimum wage report by the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) recommending a national minimum wage of R3,500 a month has sparked concerns within the agricultural sector in South Africa. In a recent interview on CNBC Africa, John Purchase, CEO of the Agricultural Business Chamber, shared his insights on how this proposed minimum wage could potentially impact jobs in the agricultural industry. Purchase highlighted the potential challenges faced by farm workers due to the proposed minimum wage being higher than the current sectoral determination. While there is some alleviation proposed for farm workers in the form of a special dispensation and possible exemption clauses for employers who cannot meet the minimum wage requirements, there are still uncertainties surrounding the overall impact on the sector. Purchase emphasized the need for further discussions and consultations within the industry to develop a consensus position and engage with policymakers on this critical issue.
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