When employers want to terminate a fixed-term contract before the expiry date, it would seem to make sense that this could be done as long as they pay the employee for the balance of the term. However, a recent Labour Court case involving the Office of the Presidency has highlighted the fact that premature termination of employment may amount to an unfair dismissal.
EXTRA PUBLIC HOLIDAY ON MONDAY
10 AUGUST 2026
This year 9 August (National Women’s Day) falls on a Sunday. Therefore Monday, 10 August 2026, is also a public holiday. So, what must employees be paid?
can an we with draw the termination notice issued to an employee after the employee represent the case with CCMA but before the conciliation
Reply to Nageswara: You cannot automatically undo a dismissal that has already taken place, but you can offer reinstatement before the date of conciliation.