[LISTEN] Department of Labour warns employers to grant workers time to vote on election day #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - With voting day declared a public holiday today, employers have been reminded that employees must be given a reasonable opportunity to exercise their constitutional right to vote. But concerns remain about workers who may be expected to report for duty without being given sufficient time to make their way to polling stations. What happens when employers refuse to release workers to vote, and what legal consequences could they face? Ministry Spokesperson for the South African Department of Employment and Labour, Thobeka Magcai explains the consequences for non-compliant employers...




