Election Day and your labour rights: Can your employer make you work?
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Labour law expert Aslam Moolla explains the legal protections for employees during Election Day in South Africa. The guidance covers whether an employer can legally require staff to work on the day of the vote. It also clarifies the rules regarding public holiday pay for those working. Moolla describes how employers should provide accommodations for staff who need to cast their ballots.
Can your employer require you to work on Election Day, and what happens to your right to vote? Labour law expert Aslam Moolla explains how South African law protects employees, what public holiday pay entails and how employers should accommodate staff who want to cast their ballots.