Payslips for domestic workers: what the BCEA requires
Why you must issue a payslip every payday, exactly what it has to show, and how UIF and PAYE fit in.
Section 33 of the BCEA requires you to give your worker a written payslip on each payday. Beyond the legal duty, a payslip is your proof that you paid the right amount lawfully — invaluable if a dispute ever arises.
What a payslip must show
- The employer's and worker's details.
- The pay period and payment date.
- Gross pay, including any overtime, allowances or bonuses.
- Each deduction (UIF, and PAYE if applicable).
- The net amount actually paid.
UIF and PAYE
UIF is a 1% deduction from your worker's wage (with a matching 1% you contribute). Most domestic workers earn below the annual tax threshold, so PAYE (income tax) usually doesn't apply — but if your worker earns above the threshold, you must deduct and pay PAYE to SARS.
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