Posts Tagged ‘employment’
Resign or be Fired »
Question: I have a query about my dismissal. I started a new job in Nov 2008. The employer told me it is a self learning job (which means no training at all.) I was contracted out to company x, and at the end of Feb 2009, I was invited for a lunch by my employer, and he wanted a chat. I went, and he said he isn't very happy, because the company to [...]
Unjust Decrease in Salary »
Question: I just want to know. My husband’s company decided to decrease everyone’s salary with R6000 because of the bad economy. What does the law say about that? Is it legal? (more...)
High Level Retrenchment »
Question: I would be grateful if you could advise whether the following is legal and do i perhaps have recourse from a moral perspective. I accepted a position in Aug 2008, but was advised that I could take up the role in Oct 2008; being the new financial year of the company. Upon joining the company I noted that the role title was changed from GM [...]
Never Ending Retrenchment »
Question: In my retrenchment letter it talks about one additional months pay for May (which is my notice period) to be paid. What i would like to know if it's compulsory for me to work that month and if i don't, do i still receive this money. (more...)
Problems at the Highest Level »
Question: I worked for an organisation, as General Manager, that has severe financial difficulties. After a lot of unpleasantness I resigned on 23rd Feb 2009 giving 3 months notice as per my contract of employment. My resignation was accepted in writing. I was told that there was no need to report to work during my notice. (more...)
UIF and such-like »
Question: I feel I am about to be fired long story, have consulted a labour lawyer and was told not to bother as the stress and the money will not be worth it as I will probably lose anyway. My question is as follows, if I get fired in June 2009, can I claim UIF benefits? THEN, My baby is due November, will I be able to then claim Maternity [...]
Disappearing Salary »
Question: If I am unhappy with a salary reduction/restructuring due to a decrease in department revenue what options do I have? I am not able to survive on the basic being offered and do not think the incentives are obtainable. Thanks. (more...)
To Retrench Or Not To Retrench »
Question: I have been working for a company for 7 months. On the 27th of March they informed me that the contract has ended and they will no longer be needing my services. On the 1st of April i received my certificate of service. On the 2nd of April they requested me to return to the site for the new contract. What i would like to know is am i not [...]
Arbitration Award »
Question: I was terminated from work while on unpaid sick leave. I then took my matter to CCMA. The arbitration award was issued in December ordering the reinstatement and compensation price. I then contacted the company about the award. They told me that they are not happy with the award. And they have took the matter forward to Labour Court. [...]
Reversed Apartheid »
Question: I do have an employee working with me and everyday she makes remarks ,like "a white man will never rule this country again" or she will say some bad about a white man, she saying it in a joke way but i believe there is more to it and she does it in front of other staff. I did speak to her regarding her remarks to stop it, because it can [...]
Woe Be The Union »
Question: I have received a letter that is addressed to me and the union that is representing employees at work. The reason why this letter was addressed to the Union and me is that I am a Shopsteward Elected by the employees in department. The letter is Titled PENDING DISCIPLINARY INVESTIGATION OF NKOSANA TSWARE. These are some of the contents [...]
‘Legal’ Non Payment »
Question: First thanks a stack for this. I have been employed by an attorney for the last six months, he promised a salary "as soon as money came" well money never came. He paid me R250 a week for the past few months. He had read my CV and seen my last salary slip (R8000) so he knew my position, last week he fired me, without warning. I have [...]
If the Shirt Fits… »
Question: On Friday 17.04.09 , a disturbing incident occurred a staff member came to work with a ANC/ Jacob Zuma T-shirt on . One of the Directors of the company ( Director A) asked another Staff member to tell the man to take off the t-shirt. This resulted in another Director(Director B) having an argument with Director A regarding Freedom of [...]
Madam and Eve »
Question: I am domestic worker and l has worked for five years for these people. my problem is my madam is so mean, one the room l stay in has a toilet inside with no door and it’s all in one place like in prison and it’s the two of us working there and l have a son l stay with he is five he is not allowed outside her yard, two she throws her [...]
Baby On Board »
Question: I have been employed by the company for nearly over four years. My question is i went for maternity, towards my fourth months of maternity i decided to reason for personal reason. my problem is the employer wants me to pay all the money the paid me for four months so they want to take it from my pension fund. the want me to sign the [...]