Mr Jonas is an employee of Palokwane Municipality. During the week ended 24 February 2019, Mr Jonas worked 48 hours. The Municipality's normal week consists of 40 hours. Out of the 48 hours that Mr Jonas worked, 4 hours were on a Sunday. The municipality wage rates per hour is R72 for Normal time, 1.5 times overtime on normal week days. Double rates are paid for Sundays and Public holidays overtime. All municipality workers are subject to the following deductions: Pension fund 8% Medical aid 5.5% PAYE 30% UIF 1% Medical aid is deductible from the basic wage. Mr Jonas also receives the following allowances: Travelling allowance R100 per week Entertainment allowance R120 each week REQUIRED: Calculate the net wage payable to Mr Jonas for the week ended 24 February 2019.

Mr Jonas is an employee of Palokwane Municipality. During the week ended 24 February 2019, Mr Jonas worked 48 hours. The Municipality's normal week consists of 40 hours. Out of the 48 hours that Mr Jonas worked, 4 hours were on a Sunday. The municipality wage rates per hour is R72 for Normal time, 1.5 times overtime on normal week days. Double rates are paid for Sundays and Public holidays overtime. All municipality workers are subject to the following deductions: Pension fund 8% Medical aid 5.5% PAYE 30% UIF 1% Medical aid is deductible from the basic wage. Mr Jonas also receives the following allowances: Travelling allowance R100 per week Entertainment allowance R120 each week REQUIRED: Calculate the net wage payable to Mr Jonas for the week ended 24 February 2019.

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Chapter7: Employee Earnings And Deductions

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