Dismissed from work and believe it was unfair? You have legal rights under the Labour Relations Act. Act within 30 days — contact us now.
Section 185(a) of the Labour Relations Act gives every employee the right not to be unfairly dismissed. A dismissal is unfair if the employer cannot prove it was for a fair reason AND that a fair procedure was followed.
Was there a valid reason for dismissal? Misconduct, incapacity, or operational requirements (retrenchment) must each meet the LRA standard.
Was a fair hearing conducted? You must have received proper notice, been informed of charges, and had an opportunity to respond before dismissal.
Dismissal for exercising LRA rights, pregnancy, union activity, or discrimination is automatically unfair — carrying up to 24 months compensation.
For procedurally or substantively unfair dismissal, the CCMA may award up to 12 months' remuneration as compensation.
For automatically unfair dismissal (pregnancy, union activity, discrimination), compensation may reach 24 months' remuneration.
The CCMA can order reinstatement to your former position, with back-pay from the date of dismissal.
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