Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)

Notices

National Bargaining Council for the Chemical Industry

Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector

Extension to Non-parties of the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Sector (FMCG) Collective Agreement

Chapter 3

17. Disaster Leave
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A disaster is defined as a sudden, abrupt, or unpredictable circumstance which causes human, material, economic or environmental losses, exceeding the ability of the affected employees to cope with them i.e., floods, storms, lightening and fire.

 

Employees affected within the agreed definition shall inform their employers of their predicament and request time off. Such request for the time off shall not be unreasonably withheld by the employer. Employees dissatisfied in this regard shall be dealt with in terms of the grievance procedure.