Working
hours
The normal working week consists of 45 hours, and maximum
overtime allowed is 10 hours per week.
Leaves
For five day weeks, workers are allowed 14 days of annual
leave and 18 days of sick leave on full pay. While for six
day weeks, 16 days of annual leave and 21 days of sick leave
on full pay are granted.
Piece
rate work
Piece rate work should be paid 10%
higher than basic rates of pay.
End
of Year Bonus
A bonus equivalent to a twelfth of the earnings for that
year must be paid every year.
Transport
Transport of workers has to be provided by the employers
if the distance between work place and residence is greater
than 3.2 km.
Termination
of employment
Compensation for dismissal has to paid depending on the
number of years spent in employment. If dismissal is not
justified, then a worker has to be paid a sum equal to 6
times the amount severance paid.
Occupational
Health and Safety
Every employer should provide protective equipment, eg boots,
gloves, where applicable. A Health and Safety Officer should
be appointed in all companies employing more than 100 workers,
so as to comply with the safe conduct of work.