Domestic Workers

Latest update: Compulsory minimum rates for Domestic Workers

The minimum wages for domestic workers who work more than 27 ordinary hours per week is as follows: (Area A)

Cape Labour & Industrial Consultants has published a booklet which outlines all the requirements of the law pertaining to domestic workers. The booklet is entitled “You, Your Domestic Worker and the New Laws”. It covers the wide spectrum of facts, ranging from general conditions of employment to letters of employment, a pay slip format, a written warning format and fair dismissal procedures.

About the author

Bernard Reisner has 21 years hands-on experience in the volatile field of labour law, acting for employer or employee. Bernard heads up the organisation Cape Labour & Industrial Consultants and has provided Employment Law (Industrial Relations) services to employers across all market segments and industries since 1987.

Bernard combines expertise in his field, and an outstanding knowledge of Labour law principles and issues, with a superb ability to communicate and meet his clients’ unique needs. He has a unique insight into all aspects of workplace issues and is able to assist his clients with the best possible advice from a legal and practical perspective.