15/10/2026
Employers and Employees: A broken tool or a till shortage can quickly turn payday into a dispute. A workplace loss does not automatically justify a salary deduction. Section 34 of the BCEA requires written agreement to a specified debt or another lawful basis. When recovering workplace loss or damage by agreement, the employer must establish employee fault, follow a fair procedure and give the employee a reasonable opportunity to respond. Recovery cannot exceed the actual loss, and total deductions for such losses may not exceed 25% of the employee’s remuneration in money. Employers should investigate and keep records; employees should understand the reason and calculation before signing. JL Labour helps both sides resolve workplace problems fairly. JL Labour – 074 209 9760 | [email protected] | www.jllabour.co.za