Seven employers were inspected, and all were found to be in breach of at least one of the labour regulations.
Police in Gauteng have arrested three undocumented foreigners who were illegally employed at a restaurant in Midrand. The inspections were conducted in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs, the South African Police Service and the Bargaining Council for Hospitality.According to the Labour Department, the inspectorate was checking for compliance and addressing non-compliance with the National Minimum Wage Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Unemployment Insurance Act and Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.
The inspectors also discovered safety hazards at the restaurant, including expired fire extinguishers.One of the restaurants was found to be in breach of labour laws after inspectors found that tips received by employees were included in their pay slips and were illegally deducted by the restaurant.