Bargaining Council Reminder on Short Time Process

Council would like to inform employers that when short time is implemented in your establishment, that Council be informed of such.

Without the details pertaining to the hours employees are now working, the reduced salaries being paid, and the agreement entered between employer and employee, Council cannot make any changes to the monthly contributions.

All changes MUST reach Council on or before the 10th of each month for implementation in the coming month. No changes will be done after the 10th of Month to any account as you had to send the information before the 10th.

This information should include:

1. A schedule showing all employees in the establishment with the following details:

1.1 Name and Surname

1.2 ID number

1.3 Work Code

1.4 Employee number

1.5 Reduced hours being worked.

1.6 Reduced salaries being paid due to short hours.

2. Agreement between employer and employees that short time was agreed to between all parties.

3. Also bear in mind that you cannot be longer than SIX Months on Short time with your staff as you will need to go into Consultation with your staff and Union. (Clause 20 of the Agreement.)

These changes should be submitted to accounts@hcsbc.co.za or amend@hcsbc.co.za.

Should you need any additional information or assistance, please feel free to contact your agent or any Council office. Should no amendments be received before the 10th, contributions will be calculated on the current information loaded on the system.

For any further info or assistance, please contact the Bargaining Council.

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