How the New Minimum Wage Bill will affect domestic workers and employers

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In 2022, The Employment and Labour Department is scheduled to update the minimum wage to 100% of the National Minimum Wage. This would raise the salary of a full-time domestic workers from R19.09 to R23 per hour.

Gumtree's Brand Marketing Manager Estelle Nagel takes us through some of the key factors potential employers and employees need to be aware of.
27 Jan 2022 English South Africa Business News

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