False. The Department of Employment and Labour is a government body that establishes and enforces labor laws and regulations, including minimum wage standards. It does not represent employers in the employment relationship; rather, it acts to protect the rights of workers and ensure fair working conditions.
The Department of Employment and Labour has confirmed recently updated South Africa’s minimum wage on 1 March 2022, with the amount set at R23.19 for each ordinary hour worked, representing an increase of 6.9% from the minimum wage set in 2021.
In the above The Department of Employment and Labour represents the employer in the employment relationship.
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