Posts Tagged ‘salary reduction’
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...)
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...)
Employee Doing Time »
Question: What do we do from a labour relations point of view if an employee was in jail from 13 to 21 March 2009 and didn't report for duty. @ 11:00 23 March 2009 employee arrives at work for a loan but not to work.I have asked why aren't you reporting for duty he said "I must find my mother and I will start work 30th March 2009". And he must [...]
Unilateral Changes to Terms and Conditions of »
A complaint that often arises from employees is that the employer has made some or other unilateral change to the original terms and conditions of employment. The change made may be in the form of a sudden reduction in salary for some or other reason, changes to commission structure or a reduction in the amount of commission paid, the removal of [...]
Salary Reductions – It’s Non Sense! »
Question: Our Executive Director of our company announced salary reductions a week before payday, due to economical difficulties. I know he may do this, but what are the time frames involved. To tell you a week before payday I feel is not fair, if he told us a month in advance we could still make arrangements for financial commitments. I am also a [...]


