How Many Days Sick Leave Are You Entitled To In South Africa?
An employee who works 5 days per week is entitled to 30 days every 36 months. An employee who works 6 days per week is entitled to 36 days of sick leave every 36 months.
Where an employee works Monday to Friday plus every second Saturday, the employee is entitled to 33 (30 + 3 Saturdays) days’ sick leave.
What is the sick leave Act in South Africa?
You can take up to 6 weeks of paid sick leave during a 36-month cycle. During the first 6 months of starting at a company, you can take 1 day’s paid sick leave for every 26 days you’ve worked.
How many times can you call in sick before you get fired?
Generally, an employer cannot fire you because you are sick. If you have experienced a change in your job after an illness or leave of absence, it is important to seek advice from an attorney immediately.1
How many family responsibilities leave days per year in South Africa?
three days
Family Responsibility leave is three days paid leave per year, which full-time employees are entitled to if they work more than four days per week, after four months of employment, over and above annual and sick leave.