A newly formed bargaining council in the restaurant sector has hit the ground running, after implementing a new remuneration agreement.struggling to keep doors openThe agreement was established by the Bargaining Council for the Fast Food, Restaurant, Catering and Allied Trades , as well as a handful of unions.
“The issue we have is not if the content of the agreement is viable, but the timing. They can’t issue new regulations in the time of a disaster – it is unfavourable for the industry.”Hourly rates were set to change from Monday, with steady increases over years, until 31 August 2026. R5 will be deducted from all employee wages for the expenses of the BCFFRCAT. Dispute resolutions by the BCFFRCAT will cost workers R3. Employers must pay each amount deducted from each employee to the council, in addition to R25 per month. There is also a 5% council collection fee.
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