my one co-worker is being worked to the brim - he now was told he must work friday (which for us is a public holiday) - saturday + sunday + monday (another public holiday for us). heres the catch - they are not paying him any over time. i found out that in south african labour law legislation it strictly states that if one should work on a sunday, he should be paid 2x his hourly rate for everyhour worked. same goes for public holidays. also that these days of work are voluntary.
his direct head is making it seem like he has no choice and aparently no life iether. i couldnt believe that our company has been doing this for years without anyone catching on or speaking out?!! no one wants to throw stones or educate themselves with labour law - rather eat shit or get fired (thats the attitude) - am i wrong when i say that we should stand up for our rights? or atleast educate ourselves on them???? no one has the balls here to tell them sorry i cant work on this public holiday, ive got plans - they dont have to say yes. its supposed to be voluntary. why are so many grown ppl not standing up and speaking out?
or am i just stupid and is there some hidden rule that i didnt know about? that ppl think they can lose their jobs or get in shit if they lay down the law- literally? how come so many companies think they are above the law? and howcome so many employees let them?
its so frustrating for i could just shit in my pants right now!
