The Citizen reports that Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has announced National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates for 2022, which will come into effect from 1 March.
The rate for each ordinary hour worked has been increased from R21.69 to R23.19. Farmworkers and domestic workers will also be entitled to a minimum wage of R23.19 an hour, while workers employed on an Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) will be entitled to a minimum wage of R12.75 an hour. The NMW is the amount payable for ordinary hours of work and excludes payment of allowances, such as transportation, tools, food or lodging; payments in kind, such as board or lodging; tips; bonuses; and gifts. The announcement was made in terms of Section 6(5) of the NMW Act of 2018 to amend the NMW contained in Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 of the National Minimum Act, published under Government Notice No. 44136. The legislation requires the NMW Commission to review the rates on a yearly basis and make recommendations to the Minister on any changes to the NMW, while also taking into account alternative viewpoints, including those of the general public. The commission considers a number of factors when determining the yearly adjustment. Nxesi warned employers against changing working hours to avoid paying the national minimum wage.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard compiled by Narissa Subramoney at The Citizen
- Read too, Nxesi announces 2022 national minimum wage increases, at Engineering News
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