Bill proposes hefty fines for employers and private households hiring undocumented workers - EWN
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South Africa’s proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill introduces heavy penalties for employers, including private households, with undocumented workers.
South Africa’s proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill introduces heavy penalties for employers, including private households, with undocumented workers.
For a first offence, any employer, including private households hiring domestic workers, can face up to a R100,000 fine per undocumented worker.
A second offence, within three years, incurs a R200,000 fine, while repeat offenders face fines of up to R1 million or potential jail time.
This legislation is currently open for public comment until 6 November.
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