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The True Cost Of Sick Leave

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The state has spent more than R14bn on public servants who have taken sick or incapacity leave since the outbreak of Covid-19, highlighting the enormous cost of the pandemic. This was revealed by public service and administration minister Ayanda Dlodlo in a written parliamentary response published this week. Andrew Levy, Labour Expert And Founder Of Andrew Levy Employment talks to us about the true cost of leave.
12 Jan 2022 11AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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