Bargaining Council Important Reminders: Wage Schedules, Membership Fees & Pension Fund Compliance

Important Reminders

Wage Schedules Effective from 1 March 2026

The Wage Schedules have been updated to include the increase in terms of the collective agreement entered into between the parties and have been posted on the Council’s website. Downloads | HCSBC

Membership Fees – UASA & EOHCB

The EOHCB and UASA Membership Fees may be accessed via the Council’s website

• EOHCB Fees 2026 (with effect from 1 January 2026)

• UASA Fees 2026 (with effect from 1 February 2026)

HBSI: Pension Funds Act

Employers are reminded of their legal duty to ensure that pension contributions are deducted and paid in full, and to provide the HBSI Fund with details of the Responsible Person in their entities. A failure to comply may lead to personal liability for the payment of the outstanding contributions.

Employers should also take note that earlier this year, the Minister of Employment and Labour withdrew the Section 34A Basic Conditions of Employment Act Exemption regarding Retirement Fund contributions. See Verbatim 124 (published by VERSO, the HBSI Administrator) for more details on what this means for Employers. Verbatim 124.cdr

One of the consequences of the withdrawal is that, in addition to the powers of the Fund (under the Pension Funds Act) and the Designated Agents of the Council (under the Labour Relations Act), to enforce compliance, Inspectors of the Department of Employment & Labour will also have the power to investigate and enforce compliance.

Salon Codes & Names for Council Correspondence & Payments

Establishments are reminded to include their Name and Salon Code (SAL No.) in all correspondence with the Council, and most importantly, the SAL No. as a reference for any payments made to the Council.

Please consult the Council’s WEBSITE for the contact details of Agents in your area.

For more information, contact: www.hcsbc.co.za