Implications of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act on HR

• Employees should only work for 9 hours per day in a 5-day work week or 8 hours per day in a 6-day work week
• Overtime should not exceed 10 hours per week
• Employees must have a break of 60 minutes after 5 hours of work
• Employees can take up to six weeks of paid sick leave during a 36-month cycle
• The human resources function should not employ children under the age of 16
• Workers must receive double pay if they work during public holidays or Sundays