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Who is Covered by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act?

All employees are covered by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (No. 75 of 1997) except the following:

  • Members of the National Defence Force, the National Intelligence Agency, and the South African Secret Service
  • Unpaid voluntary employees who do work for a charitable organisation
  • Employees who work for an employer for less than 24 hours a month
  • Employees on vessels at sea where the Merchant Shipping Act (1951) is applicable

Certain special provisions apply to companies employing fewer than ten employees.

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