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Following reports that the national minimum wage does not directly cause job losses despite the recent increase to R30,23 and noting that concerns remain about its potential impact on new hiring, particularly for small businesses and start-
Parliament of South AfricaRef: S NW1431
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temporary exemption applicationOngoing
Temporary exemption from the National Minimum Wage (for employers unable to afford it)
Employers who are unable to afford the National Minimum Wage can apply for a temporary exemption, based on prescribed criteria.
- Who it is for
- employers who are unable to afford the National Minimum Wage, including those such as SMMEs and start-ups
- How to act on it
- Apply for temporary exemption under the National Minimum Wage Act (the application is subject to prescribed criteria).
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the National Minimum Wage Act makes a provision for employers who are unable to afford the NMW to apply for temporary exemption, subject to prescribed criteria.
Facts
Reference
S NW1431
Amounts
R 30
Key Takeaways
- NW1431
- DPRU
- employment
- labour
- minister
- questions
Dates
Opening Date
1 April 2026