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Anonymous

My husband was terminate from his employment a month ago and we are still awaiting his UI 19 form, what can we do?

Anonymous

Afternoon, I was hoping to find some clarity regarding a current dilemma which i find myself in; I have been undergoing chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant in an attempt to fight a disease i have, i have been off work for 4 months (Of which i had 26 days in my 3 year cycle) I have a private policy which...

Anonymous

I am currently employed on full time, permanent basis. My employer wants to change my contract of employment to a 5 year contract. I still have 9 years before I retire. What could be considered fair compensation in this case?

Tiaan van Tonder

I work in media and have been unfairly dismissed, my arbitration hearing is coming up and need assistance, please advice

Anonymous

I'm a member and would like to know what are my rights my employer does not pay me my Bonus

Anonymous

Hi all, I could really use some help and opinions here. An ex close friend and colleague decides to report to management that 2 months ago I offered her drugs in the workplace. She only felt the need to report it now. She has a photo of a container with what looks like drugs in. A photo that she took hold...

Manager

I was recently terminated from my job after being there for just over 2 months. My boss accused me of theft which was not the case, but u was not awarded a hearing to state my argument. I have just been paid. I only worked 2 weeks of the month after she fired me. It was done publically, no letter of termina...

Anonymous

I have been offered a position within the same mining house at a different site (Limpopo to North West) but my employer is refusing to release me to move over. Can he do this even though the move is still within the same mining house?

Anonymous

Hi Please advise if employees are entitled to Public Holiday Pay when they are on short time?

Anonymous

Good Morning I was affected through a S189 process in July 2018 and got appointed in my new role 1/10/2018. The change that took place in July 2018 was that my portfolio was reduced by almost 50%. Now a decision is taken to reduce my portfolio futher with 35%. What is my legal rights to this process pl...

Anonymous

My husband partnered up with two associates about nine and a half years back, as he was unable to open up business accounts, etc to grow his business. About a year and a half ago his partners changed it to a PTY Limited. He was the only director who worked for the company (A) and earned a monthly salary...

Anonymous

Hi, ive been working for this company for more than 4 years, but still the company is giving me only 15 days for my annual leave, the say its NBC procedure?

Anonymous

At arbitration my brother requested that he be allowed to compare his bundle with that of the respondent so as to prove that that of the respondent had been falsified, the comissioner refused and insisted that my brother makes his opening statement. The comissioner the ruled that the case was dissmi...

Anonymous

Morning I am working in retail at a shop since oct 2014. I have a permanent contract. The owner has a view shops. They also have other businesses thats generating huge profit and income. They seemed to lost interest in the retail shops i am working in. They claiming they cant follow retrenchment proc...

Anonymous

Worked for company for 25 years...last 4 years contract was for 2 days per week (15 hrs per week). I continue my work from home during other days and weekends. Company also did not paid me any leave days taken in December because I only work 15hrs per week. Company wanted to change contract to 5 days agai...

Anonymous

need legal advice on a work situation. I was employed on a permanent contract still under my first 3 month probation with a company and in that time I found out I was sick. Pre cervical cancer. I was working for a month and in the month I have missed work on 6 occasions. The company then decided to let me g...

Liema

was employed in July of 2018,I was given _2 weeks training and there after was told by manager that I was employed permanently so the pay will be as all permanent staff, I never got to sing a contract and 3weeks into the job a lady was just taken of the schedule just like that no warning nothing. I was told...

Anonymous

Good Day I have chronic asthma and am currently on a medical aid which I am more than happy with and which I pay for myself, which I am also happy to do. The company I am working for wants to force us now to join Bankmed. So far almost everyone who has made the switch have been having complaints. The most a...

Anonymous

morning i was diagnosed with major depression in 2017 and admitted for two weeks in a mental hospital (FS), after i was discharged i went to my supervisor and requested a transfer back home( EC) she said my transfer would only be approved if it is a cross transfer. 2018 Dec i relapsed and Jan 2019 i was ho...

Anonymous

Hi My name is Karabo and I am suffering from Major Depression Disorder. Two months ago there was a situation at work were me and my manager did not get well together or we where not in good terms. The situation was so depressing that I got sick and even my prostate gave up. I could not got to work because I wa...

William Grand

Good day I have worked for a company for the past 7 years as manager. For the last 3 years every time I return from leave I get nailed about work that wasn't done while I was on leave. My direct manager and his dad, my boss, is suppose to take over when I am on leave. Now I received notice of hearing for negligen...

Mauritz van Deventer

How do I cancel, there is no answer to the ONE number that is on the site?!?!

Anonymous

Good day I am just needing to get some advice.My company went through a section 189 process last year.I was on a basic and commission structure.We were told that our jobs have become redundant however they have outsourced the positions.I however did not take a severance package as I wanted a chance t...

Shahim

I am involved in an ELRC ARBITRATION at the western cape education dept. Does the Arbitrator have the power to fine me for alleged Contempt during the proceedings to date? ? The arbitration is still on going. Thank you for your anticipated reply.

Anonymous

Hello. My stepfather died end of December. My mother is trying to apply for UIF dependent benefits. She has completed all documentation except for the UI19. My stepfather's employer is refusing to complete the UI19. What can we do? My mother has been to various UIF centres. The UIF consultants have p...

Anonymous

is it possible to apply for UIF for unpaid leave as a replacement of my salary ?

Anonymous

Good day. My live-in domestic worker went on maternity leave from end November 2018. I have a temp who is assisting me since February. When she told me that she was pregnant, she indicated that the baby's granny will look after the baby. Since the baby was born early, in December she told me that she will...

Anonymous

i need advise on "clear calendar month notice" in employment contract. i was not explained what this is at the time of signing the contract, it was standard contract being 4 weeks notice/month. I have reviewed the labour act and found the following pertaining to the notice period for employees an...

Anonymous

I have been given an additional role and job description at the beginning of this year . Is it possible To ask for an increase in salary ? What are the laws around this . I was initially employed as a marketing assistant and now have been given the role of a service coordinator . So currently I am performing...

Anonymous

A seemingly ordinary company hired me on a 1 month probation period, and provided me with all the tools to perform my work. Before commencing probation, I signed a contract that states the document “is not an employment contract”, and classified me as a probationary “private service provider”. ...

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	UI 19 form (Preview) My husband was terminate from his employment a month ago and we are still awaiting his UI 19 form, what can we do?	Anonymous	1	320	November 13th by LABOUR PROTECT
	Sick Leave (Preview) Afternoon, I was hoping to find some clarity regarding a current dilemma which i find myself in; I have been undergoing chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant in an attempt to fight a disease i have, i have been off work for 4 months (Of which i had 26 days in my 3 year cycle) I have a private policy which...	Anonymous	0	363	October 14th by Anonymous
	Conversion of contract (Preview) I am currently employed on full time, permanent basis. My employer wants to change my contract of employment to a 5 year contract. I still have 9 years before I retire. What could be considered fair compensation in this case?	Anonymous	2	882	Sep 17, 2019 by Anonymous
	how do I get to proof that I am an employee and not an independent contractor (Preview) I work in media and have been unfairly dismissed, my arbitration hearing is coming up and need assistance, please advice	Tiaan van Tonder	1	676	Sep 16, 2019 by Labour Protect
	Don't wants to pay me my Bonus struggle 4 months now (Preview) I'm a member and would like to know what are my rights my employer does not pay me my Bonus	Anonymous	1	490	Sep 16, 2019 by Labour Protect
	Dismissal query - NB (Preview) Hi all, I could really use some help and opinions here. An ex close friend and colleague decides to report to management that 2 months ago I offered her drugs in the workplace. She only felt the need to report it now. She has a photo of a container with what looks like drugs in. A photo that she took hold...	Anonymous	1	427	Sep 16, 2019 by Labour Protect
	Money deducted from my salary and accused of theft (Preview) I was recently terminated from my job after being there for just over 2 months. My boss accused me of theft which was not the case, but u was not awarded a hearing to state my argument. I have just been paid. I only worked 2 weeks of the month after she fired me. It was done publically, no letter of termina...	Manager	1	394	Sep 3, 2019 by
	Refusal to approve trasfer (Preview) I have been offered a position within the same mining house at a different site (Limpopo to North West) but my employer is refusing to release me to move over. Can he do this even though the move is still within the same mining house?	Anonymous	0	490	Aug 30, 2019 by Anonymous
	Public Holiday Pay to employees who are on short time (Preview) Hi Please advise if employees are entitled to Public Holiday Pay when they are on short time?	Anonymous	0	363	Aug 21, 2019 by Anonymous
	Change in job function (Preview) Good Morning I was affected through a S189 process in July 2018 and got appointed in my new role 1/10/2018. The change that took place in July 2018 was that my portfolio was reduced by almost 50%. Now a decision is taken to reduce my portfolio futher with 35%. What is my legal rights to this process pl...	Anonymous	0	446	Aug 8, 2019 by Anonymous
	Director/employee unfair closure of business (Preview) My husband partnered up with two associates about nine and a half years back, as he was unable to open up business accounts, etc to grow his business. About a year and a half ago his partners changed it to a PTY Limited. He was the only director who worked for the company (A) and earned a monthly salary...	Anonymous	0	471	Jul 16, 2019 by Anonymous
	Annual leave (Preview) Hi, ive been working for this company for more than 4 years, but still the company is giving me only 15 days for my annual leave, the say its NBC procedure?	Anonymous	1	583	Jul 5, 2019 by Labour Protect
	Commissioners ruling (Preview) At arbitration my brother requested that he be allowed to compare his bundle with that of the respondent so as to prove that that of the respondent had been falsified, the comissioner refused and insisted that my brother makes his opening statement. The comissioner the ruled that the case was dissmi...	Anonymous	1	707	Jul 5, 2019 by Labour Protect
	non payment of salary/not following retrenchment process (Preview) Morning I am working in retail at a shop since oct 2014. I have a permanent contract. The owner has a view shops. They also have other businesses thats generating huge profit and income. They seemed to lost interest in the retail shops i am working in. They claiming they cant follow retrenchment proc...	Anonymous	1	487	Jul 5, 2019 by Labour Protect
	Conract issue and not working notice period (Preview) Worked for company for 25 years...last 4 years contract was for 2 days per week (15 hrs per week). I continue my work from home during other days and weekends. Company also did not paid me any leave days taken in December because I only work 15hrs per week. Company wanted to change contract to 5 days agai...	Anonymous	1	730	Jul 5, 2019 by Labour Protect
	Enquiry about compensation (Preview) need legal advice on a work situation. I was employed on a permanent contract still under my first 3 month probation with a company and in that time I found out I was sick. Pre cervical cancer. I was working for a month and in the month I have missed work on 6 occasions. The company then decided to let me g...	Anonymous	0	446	Jun 18, 2019 by Anonymous
	Unfair dismissal (Preview) was employed in July of 2018,I was given _2 weeks training and there after was told by manager that I was employed permanently so the pay will be as all permanent staff, I never got to sing a contract and 3weeks into the job a lady was just taken of the schedule just like that no warning nothing. I was told...	Liema	0	527	May 27, 2019 by Liema
	Forced Medical Aid to Specific Provider (Preview) Good Day I have chronic asthma and am currently on a medical aid which I am more than happy with and which I pay for myself, which I am also happy to do. The company I am working for wants to force us now to join Bankmed. So far almost everyone who has made the switch have been having complaints. The most a...	Anonymous	0	479	May 18, 2019 by Anonymous
	UNFAIR LABOUR PRACTICE (Preview) morning i was diagnosed with major depression in 2017 and admitted for two weeks in a mental hospital (FS), after i was discharged i went to my supervisor and requested a transfer back home( EC) she said my transfer would only be approved if it is a cross transfer. 2018 Dec i relapsed and Jan 2019 i was ho...	Anonymous	0	826	May 13, 2019 by Anonymous
	Unfair labour practice (Preview) Hi My name is Karabo and I am suffering from Major Depression Disorder. Two months ago there was a situation at work were me and my manager did not get well together or we where not in good terms. The situation was so depressing that I got sick and even my prostate gave up. I could not got to work because I wa...	Anonymous	1	1181	May 3, 2019 by Labour Protect
	Notice of Diciplanary hearing (Preview) Good day I have worked for a company for the past 7 years as manager. For the last 3 years every time I return from leave I get nailed about work that wasn't done while I was on leave. My direct manager and his dad, my boss, is suppose to take over when I am on leave. Now I received notice of hearing for negligen...	William Grand	1	784	May 3, 2019 by Labour Protect
	Cancellation (Preview) How do I cancel, there is no answer to the ONE number that is on the site?!?!	Mauritz van Deventer	1	780	May 3, 2019 by Labour Protect
	Salary cut after section 189 (Preview) Good day I am just needing to get some advice.My company went through a section 189 process last year.I was on a basic and commission structure.We were told that our jobs have become redundant however they have outsourced the positions.I however did not take a severance package as I wanted a chance t...	Anonymous	1	714	May 3, 2019 by Labour Protect
	Powers of arbitrator (Preview) I am involved in an ELRC ARBITRATION at the western cape education dept. Does the Arbitrator have the power to fine me for alleged Contempt during the proceedings to date? ? The arbitration is still on going. Thank you for your anticipated reply.	Shahim	1	611	May 3, 2019 by Labour Protect
	Employer refuses to provide UI19 for deceased employee (Preview) Hello. My stepfather died end of December. My mother is trying to apply for UIF dependent benefits. She has completed all documentation except for the UI19. My stepfather's employer is refusing to complete the UI19. What can we do? My mother has been to various UIF centres. The UIF consultants have p...	Anonymous	1	686	Apr 26, 2019 by LABOUR PROTECT
	uif (Preview) is it possible to apply for UIF for unpaid leave as a replacement of my salary ?	Anonymous	1	777	Apr 26, 2019 by LABOUR PROTECT
	Domestic Worker (Preview) Good day. My live-in domestic worker went on maternity leave from end November 2018. I have a temp who is assisting me since February. When she told me that she was pregnant, she indicated that the baby's granny will look after the baby. Since the baby was born early, in December she told me that she will...	Anonymous	1	574	Apr 25, 2019 by Labour Protect
	"clear" calendar month notice? (Preview) i need advise on "clear calendar month notice" in employment contract. i was not explained what this is at the time of signing the contract, it was standard contract being 4 weeks notice/month. I have reviewed the labour act and found the following pertaining to the notice period for employees an...	Anonymous	1	590	Apr 25, 2019 by Labour Protect
	Salary increase (Preview) I have been given an additional role and job description at the beginning of this year . Is it possible To ask for an increase in salary ? What are the laws around this . I was initially employed as a marketing assistant and now have been given the role of a service coordinator . So currently I am performing...	Anonymous	1	646	Apr 24, 2019 by LABOUR PROTECT
	Unfair Dismissal (Preview) A seemingly ordinary company hired me on a 1 month probation period, and provided me with all the tools to perform my work. Before commencing probation, I signed a contract that states the document “is not an employment contract”, and classified me as a probationary “private service provider”. ...	Anonymous	1	588	Apr 24, 2019 by LABOUR PROTECT
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