Wed 1 Jul 2009
Hospitality minimum wage increases from today
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Whale Cottage Portfolio, accommodation
The Department of Labour’s new Minimum Wage for the hospitality industry is applicable from today, as detailed below:
| Minimum Wage | ||
| 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 | ||
| R.p.m. | R.p.w. | R.p.h. |
| R 1,843.23 | R 425.43 | R 9.45 |
The wage increase, based on inflation plus 2 %, does not take the credit crunch into account, as it was designed two years ago. Many a worker may wish to retain his or her job at the current level than to be made redundant due to a further financial burden on employers.
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April 7th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
when will the new increase be published for 2010 - 2011 for the hospitality side?
April 8th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Dear Johan
The Minimum Wage rates go up from 1 July. I have not seen the new rate published yet. It is usually in the newspapers and in the trade publications. I will write about it as soon as I see it.
June 14th, 2010 at 8:10 am
2010 - 2011 Hospitality wage increase.
It is very late in terms of budgeting for the increase, etc. Is it possible that the parties disagree and that a possible strike could be looming?
June 20th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Hi there,
My domestic worker works twice a week for me from 07:30 till 15:30.
1. What is the minimum wage that i should be giving her?
2. Am i responsible for providing her lunch and tea or is she to bring her own?
3. If she breaks or burns anything, what is the general rule with this?
June 20th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Dear Michelle
The Hospitality industry has different minimum wage levels to those of domestic workers. I would suggest that you call the Department of Labour for them.
You are not obliged to supply any food or beverages, but you may do so if you wish. This is not regulated.
Please check with the Department of Labour what you may deduct for breakages - this is strictly controlled for the Hospitality sector.
July 5th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
Hi
I am a waitress and work for tips and 4% commission only. Is this illegal or should we get a basic wage? I work from 8.30 - 4.30. And 5 days a week. This includes working on sundays.
Please inform me.
Thank you
August 16th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Please can you tell me if there is a minimum wage for waitressing if they are working day shifts from 08h00 to 17h00
Thank you
August 17th, 2010 at 12:48 am
Dear Yvonne
I am not sure what your contract says, if you have one, and how often you work at the restaurant. My understanding is that restaurant staff must be full-time employed, which makes you eligible for the minimum monthly wage of R 1 981,48 (10 or less staff)/R2209 (more than 10 staff members). At worst, you must be paid per hour, at the minimum hourly rate of R10,17/R11,35.