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Payment of Wages in Kind

Wages can be paid partly in kind if the law provides for this. Payment in kind means that an employer pays an employee his or her wage through giving him or her housing, use of land or food, as well as money.

However, this can only be done if the Minister of Labour decides that payment in kind should apply to a certain sector. The Minister will also decide what formula to use to determine the value of the payment in kind.

In the event of a strike, an employer may not withhold payment in kind and is obligated to ensure its continuation. An employer should then claim back from the employees after agreement has been reached. The labour court may be approached in the event of a dispute.

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