17 May - Labour - Retrenchment procedures are important
In today's show, we spoke to Yusuf Boda - Legal Manager at Legal & Tax. We were talking about retrenchments. According to Yusuf, the tight economy is putting workers and companies under enormous pressure and this leaves few workers safe from the risk of losing their jobs - whether they work in an office, a mine or a factory, and whether they work for a big company or small. Therefore, it is essential for all employees to understand their legal rights around retrenchment. He explained that if you believe your employer’s retrenchment procedure is unfair, you can also apply to the Labour Court for help, within 30 days after the employer’s notice. The Labour Court has the power to force the employer to comply with a fair procedure, prevent it from retrenching workers, and order it to award compensation to a worker. For more information on packages offered by Legal & Tax, visit http://www.legalandtax.co.za/ or contact their offices on 0860 587 587.
Comments