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Just when we thought the law on dismissal after retirement was clear, the Constitutional Court (CC) befuddled the issue with a three-way split decision. Where does this leave employers?
The national minimum wage (NMW), will increase with effect from 1 March 2025. There will also be an increase of the minimum wage in certain specified sectors.
The Minister of Home Affairs has announced an extension of Lesotho Exemption Permits (LEP’s) until 28 November 2025.
The Minister of Home Affairs announced a further extension for Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders until 28 November 2025. But what about other undocumented foreigners in your employ?
May an employer use behavioural characteristics (e.g. initiative, enthusiasm and determination) as criteria to select employees for retrenchment?
You are welcome to phone me to discuss the matter. I will need more details.
Pieter Human
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I have been retrenched becasue I am over 60 but not yet 65. The norm of the company is 65 as there are 6 other employees over 65 that are also dismissed.
My retrenchment is not coming with a package i.e buyout for retrenching me before 65.
Am I entitled to a “buyout” if so what is the minimium period I should be paid. I have no contract stipulating that I must retire at 60.
G.P. CHETTY.
If your services were terminated for operational reasons, you are entitled to one week’s pay for every completed year of service that you had with the employer. It is concerning however to note that it appears that you were retrenched as a result of your age. Age discrimination is a serious matter and I suggest you get some legal advice on declaring a dispute on these grounds.