Determining the appropriate salary payable to a periodic employee terminated during the course of a month has been a knotty issue for employers. The National Industrial Court recently reached a decision, in the case of Mr. Abe Adewunmi Babalola v Equinox International Resources Limited where it was decided, amongst other issues, that pro-rated payment of salaries is not applicable to periodic employments. This article reviews the decision and discusses the potential implications for employers