Constitute minimum wage committee neca
A very specific question!
The National Employment Council of Zimbabwe (NECA) is a tripartite body that represents employers, employees, and the government in Zimbabwe. One of its key functions is to constitute a Minimum Wage Committee to review and set minimum wages for various industries and sectors.
Here is the process of constituting a Minimum Wage Committee under NECA:
- Notification: The Minister of Labour, Public Service and Social Welfare notifies NECA of the need to review and set minimum wages for a particular industry or sector.
- Composition: The Minimum Wage Committee is composed of representatives from the following stakeholders:
- Employers: 3-5 representatives from the relevant industry or sector, appointed by NECA.
- Employees: 3-5 representatives from the relevant industry or sector, appointed by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) or other employee organizations.
- Government: 2-3 representatives from the Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Social Welfare, including a chairperson.
- Terms of Reference: The committee is given specific terms of reference, which include:
- Reviewing the current minimum wage rates in the industry or sector.
- Conducting research and gathering data on the cost of living, industry conditions, and other relevant factors.
- Consulting with stakeholders, including employers, employees, and the government.
- Making recommendations on minimum wage rates for the industry or sector.
- Meetings and Hearings: The committee holds meetings and hearings to gather information and evidence from stakeholders. This may include public hearings, site visits, and interviews with employers, employees, and other experts.
- Report and Recommendations: The committee submits a report to NECA, which includes its findings, recommendations, and proposed minimum wage rates for the industry or sector.
- Approval: NECA reviews the report and recommends it to the Minister of Labour, Public Service and Social Welfare for approval.
- Publication: The approved minimum wage rates are published in the Government Gazette and become effective on a specified date.
The Minimum Wage Committee plays a crucial role in ensuring that minimum wage rates are fair, reasonable, and sustainable for both employers and employees in Zimbabwe.