Duty of an employer to maintain muster rolls of workers
Section 81 of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 deals with duty of an employer to maintain muster rolls of workers. Notwithstanding that workers in any industrial establishment have been laid-off, it shall be the duty of every employer to maintain for the purposes of this Chapter a muster roll, and to provide for the making of entries therein by workers who may present themselves for work at the establishment at The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.
Notwithstanding that workers in any industrial establishment have been laid-off, it shall be the duty of every employer to maintain for the purposes of this Chapter a muster roll, and to provide for the making of entries therein by workers who may present themselves for work at the establishment at the appointed time during normal working hours.
Section 81, The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Act 35 of 2020).
Questions about Section 81
What does Section 81 of the Industrial Relations Code deal with?
Section 81 of the Industrial Relations Code is headed "Duty of an employer to maintain muster rolls of workers". Notwithstanding that workers in any industrial establishment have been laid-off, it shall be the duty of every employer to maintain for the purposes of this Chapter a muster roll, and to provide for the making of entries therein by workers who may present themselves for work at the establishment at
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When was Section 81 of the Industrial Relations Code enacted?
Section 81 of the Industrial Relations Code, cited as Industrial Relations Code 81, was enacted on 28 Sep 2020 as Act 35 of 2020. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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