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Retrenchment & Unemployment Benefit Claims
When an employee is retrenched by an employer, the employee is entitled to claim unemployment benefits (UIF). However, it may not be the case in all instances.
Redundancy vs Retrenchment
Redundancies can lead to retrenchment, but not necessarily.
Terminating a fixed-term contract of employment
The termination of a fixed-term contract of employment could cause major problems for an employer.
Calculation of Employees’ COVID-19 UIF TERS Benefit
How is the benefits payable to employers, on behalf of their employees, calculated in terms of the COVID-19 TERS?
Impact of COVID-19 – Retrenchments and Demotions
It is highly likely that the negative impact of COVID-19 on employers will result in retrenchments and/or demotions.
When to consider demotions
Demotions, that is the reduction in an employee's job grade (or rank) and status, can be a tricky area for employers. This is because one wrong move could result in an unfair labour practice....
Alternatives to Avoid Retrenchment
Retrenchment is a reality and many people have experienced retrenchment in their working lives. Retrenchments will continue to happen especially when there is a downturn in the economy. The Labour...
Can an employer retrench a fix-term employee?
Employers have the right to retrench employees. However, it is completely different when it comes to an employee that is on a fixed-term contract of employment. A fixed-term employee cannot just be...
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