Salary determination methods Flashcards
Differences between piecemeal and time-related
Piecemeal:
-Workers are paid according to the number of units produced
-Mostly used in factories-particularly in the textile industries
Time-related:
-Workers are paid for the amount of time they spend at work
-Many private and public sector businesses use this method
Link between salary determination methods and the BCEA
-The BCEA sets out conditions that ensure fair labour and human recourse practices take place within the business
-According to the BCEA, businesses may use different remuneration methods to pay their employees
-The BCEA outlines legalities of the employment contract such as work hours which may affect salary determination
-Payment of salaries should be based on whether the employee is permanent or employed on a fixed contract
