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Overtime of staff, night-duty and a birthday month bonus according to contracts were not kept in mind. Also, six staff of the 49 were not on the list from the DOH, some in specialised posts, says Damon.
After an enquiry it was said payment had been processed on 6 August, to reflect in the bank account on 12 August.
In January, staff members joined a workers’ union as some blame the management of Helen Bishop for the non-payment of salaries. A case against the home was laid at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). On 6 August an agreement was reached that Helen Bishop must pay the staff before 2 September.
Lisa Schickerling, DA-LP, said poor planning and the delayed scheduling of engagements with the home cannot justify the interruption of quality health care to residents.
- The comment of the DOH will be published once received.
- On Tuesday, Damon confirmed that Helen Bishop had received an amount the previous day, equal to the basic salary for 43 staff members for June and July. This was paid to staff straight away.
