If you earn over the new earnings threshold – CCMA might be slow with your case
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GUEST – Osborne Molatudi - employment law specialist & managing director of molatudi attorneys
Labour and employment minister Thulas Nxesi has announced a new annual earnings threshold under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), which will have implications for South African employees.
In a gazette published on Monday (20 February), Nxesi announced that the new earnings threshold will be R241,110.59 per annum (approximately R20,100 per month) from 1 March 2023.
Previously, the earnings threshold was R224,080.48 per year (approximately R18,673 per month).
Earnings referred to in the gazette is defined as the regular annual remuneration before deductions, i.e. income tax, pension, medical and similar payments, but excluding similar payments (contributions) made by the employer in respect of the employee.
Provided that subsistence and transport allowances received, achievement awards and payment for overtime worked are not regarded as remuneration for the purpose of the notice.
The threshold is being increased by R17,000, which amounts to a 7.59% jump.
Labour and employment minister Thulas Nxesi has announced a new annual earnings threshold under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), which will have implications for South African employees.
In a gazette published on Monday (20 February), Nxesi announced that the new earnings threshold will be R241,110.59 per annum (approximately R20,100 per month) from 1 March 2023.
Previously, the earnings threshold was R224,080.48 per year (approximately R18,673 per month).
Earnings referred to in the gazette is defined as the regular annual remuneration before deductions, i.e. income tax, pension, medical and similar payments, but excluding similar payments (contributions) made by the employer in respect of the employee.
Provided that subsistence and transport allowances received, achievement awards and payment for overtime worked are not regarded as remuneration for the purpose of the notice.
The threshold is being increased by R17,000, which amounts to a 7.59% jump.
