South Africa BCEA · Daily rate = Monthly salary ÷ 21.67
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21.67 is the average number of working days per month across a year (260 working days ÷ 12), used as a standard, consistent BCEA leave pay convention regardless of which month leave falls in.
It's the standard method for annual leave payouts. Sick leave uses the same daily rate, but accrual and payout rules differ — sick leave is never paid out on termination.
Yes — leave pay is remuneration and is taxed the same as normal salary.
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