Are Your Leave Registers MIBCO Audit-Ready?
Incomplete leave registers are the number one reason motor industry employers lose cases at the DRC. Stop relying on spreadsheets.
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No Register = You Pay Twice.
If an employee claims they never took their annual leave, the burden of proof is entirely on you, the employer.
Without a signed, accurate, and MIBCO-compliant leave register, the DRC will rule in favor of the employee. You will end up paying for leave they already took.
Leave Compliance Traps
Unsigned Leave Forms
Leave captured on payroll but no signed request form exists on file.
BCEA vs MIBCO
Applying standard BCEA leave rules instead of the Main Collective Agreement.
Sick Leave Abuse
Failing to properly track the 36-month sick leave cycle and medical certificate requirements.
Leave Register Questions, Answered
What are the MIBCO rules for annual leave?
MIBCO mandates specific annual leave entitlements based on the employee's sector and years of service. A common mistake is applying basic conditions of employment (BCEA) rules instead of the stricter MIBCO Main Agreement rules.
How should motor industry employers track sick leave?
Employers must maintain accurate leave registers. Sick leave operates on a 36-month cycle, and employers must strictly enforce the provision of medical certificates for absences exceeding two days or occurring on Mondays/Fridays.
Can MIBCO inspectors demand to see leave registers?
Yes, MIBCO inspectors have the authority to demand up-to-date leave registers during an audit. Incomplete or inaccurate registers are an immediate compliance violation.
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