JVK LABOUR LAW AND BUSINESS PRACTITIONERS NEWSLETTER 2 OF 2024
New BC Agreement for Restaurants – What are the changes, and how will they impact employers?
Dear Employer
On 26 April 2024, the new Collective Agreement of the Bargaining Council for Restaurants, Catering, and Allied Trades (BCRAT) in Johannesburg was released.
The changes that restaurant owners can expect from 1 June 2024 are as follows:
Cleaning Allowance, Hours of Work, Transport Allowance, Bargaining Council Levy and Night Shift Allowance and Minimum Wage.
Minimum wage has increased and will be implemented from 1 June 2024.
These changes will result in the need for careful planning and implementation to ensure compliance as well as to ensure a more productive work environment.
The Standard policy audit and a policy update will be exceptionally beneficial for any restaurant owner.
In a separate memo, we will share a Labour Court judgement stating that the minimum wage as promulgated must be calculated inclusive of tips and commissions that will undoubtedly be of great benefit in normal cashflow constraints.
Contact JVK Labour Law and Business practitioners at our offices at 087 821 3503 or send us an email to admin@jvkbusiness.co.za to schedule your free first audit or for any advice on complying with the new BCRCAT stipulations.
6 July 2024
GEORGE JONKER – B JURIS – LLB (TQM) MIDVAAL MEYERTON – 071 139 5275
HENK VENTER – (STHR) JOHANNESBURG & WESRAND – 082 673 3573
JEANDRE VAN ROOIJEN (MARKETING SPECIALIST) – 079 778 3526
ADV. PETRIANN JONKER – (LLB) HEIDELBERG & VEREENIGING
Dr. NIËL KRUGER – (RISK) VEREENIGING & VANDERBIJLPARK
ANTHONY FAUL (LLM) LABOUR LAW, SHERQ- VEREENIGING
ATTORNEY DANIEL RICHARDS – (LLB) POTCHEFSTROOM
CORNE BOSHOFF ATTORNEYS (COMMERCIAL LAW) FRANKFORT