Your rights at work in 60 seconds / Jou regte by die werk in 60 sekondes

You do important work. The law protects it. Here are five things to know:

1. Minimum wage: at least R30.23 for every hour you work (from 1 March 2026). If you work less than 4 hours on a day, you must be paid for 4 hours.
2. A pay statement: each pay day you should get a written statement showing your pay, hours and any deductions.
3. Your work terms in writing: your hours, pay, leave and notice period, explained in a language you understand.
4. Leave: at least 3 weeks' paid annual leave a year, plus sick leave and, if you qualify, family responsibility leave.
5. UIF: if you work more than 24 hours a month for one employer, they must register you for UIF.

Not sure about something? Talk to your employer first. A clear agreement helps you both.

Read more: Domestic worker rights guide

Sources: DEL National Minimum Wage flyer 2026 (labour.gov.za) · DEL Basic Guide to Pay Slips (Domestic Workers) (labour.gov.za).aspx) · Sectoral Determination 7: Domestic Worker Sector (gov.za) · How do I register my domestic worker with the UIF? (gov.za)

General information, not legal advice. Last checked: 15 Oct 2026.

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Jy doen belangrike werk. Die wet beskerm dit. Vyf dinge om te weet:

1. Minimumloon: minstens R30,23 vir elke uur wat jy werk (vanaf 1 Maart 2026). As jy minder as 4 uur op 'n dag werk, moet jy vir 4 uur betaal word.
2. 'n Betaalstaat: elke betaaldag behoort jy 'n skriftelike staat te kry wat jou loon, ure en enige aftrekkings wys.
3. Jou diensvoorwaardes op skrif: jou ure, loon, verlof en kennistydperk, verduidelik in 'n taal wat jy verstaan.
4. Verlof: minstens 3 weke betaalde jaarlikse verlof per jaar, plus siekteverlof en, as jy kwalifiseer, gesinsverantwoordelikheidsverlof.
5. UIF: as jy meer as 24 uur per maand vir een werkgewer werk, moet hulle jou vir UIF registreer.

Onseker oor iets? Praat eers met jou werkgewer. 'n Duidelike ooreenkoms help julle albei.

Lees meer (Engels): Domestic worker rights guide

Algemene inligting, nie regsadvies nie. Laas nagegaan: 15 Okt 2026.

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