How do labour lawyers help employees navigate workplace disputes?
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Good-day I was suspended from my work for misconduct investigation and my HR director has now said I should take voluntary retrenchment so she can try get me 3 months salary as she said if I proceed to disciplinary hearing I will lose and they will pay me nothing.This is after 4 years of loyalty late hours and passion for my work, I think they looking for a way to get rid of me as they have tried it 3 times.
Hi. I have had 3 absenteeism counseling sessions with my employer. The last one was on 4th May . Today I was invited to intermittent sick absence enquiry. I fear that they are trying to dismiss me constructively. They are threatening to dismiss me and that I have to make alternative arrangements in the events where my children fall I'll. I'm basically being bullied and victimized. It took them 3 months to invite me to an enquiry. What makes me paranoid is that they wanted employees to sign fire extinguisher training that I refused to sign because I didn't get training. Now it feels they are chasing me. The person who chaired the enquiry dislikes of me because I didn't want to disclose fraud to him I reported and when I saw him one time clocking in he gave me a nasty stare. They want to Subject me to thorough medical to see if I am fit but my work performance states otherwise.
I resigned on 1 August and worked my notice. At the end of week 3, I was informed that I had sufficiently completed my handover and that I may finish now. I asked who I could clarify my leave due, as the leave balance was removed from my monthly payslip, and was told by the Chief of Staff. I had a screenshot of my leave applications, and calculated the leave due based on my contract. I took it over to her to acknowledge, as well as that I am not required to work full notice, but that I will be paid for the full notice period. At that point,, management called me into the boardroom and started to tell me that that is not the leave amount due, as they had reviewed my 20months timesheets and they found that I have taken 45 days personal time. I did not agree, as I knew that my timesheets were always diligently completed, and that I have definately work more than my normal hours, not less. I refused to go into what they referred to as a negotiation, and said that they are not reviewing the time correctly, and besides have not used the opportunity monthly to address any time concerns when timesheets were reviewed, which is on them. They refered to a leave policy which were introduced in the beginning of the year, which I sought clarification on, seeing that I was not allowed to take leave in December, as everyone else was, and me and my fellow new commer had to alternate during scelaton staff period, as well as upon our return we were informed due to the amount of projects no one can take leave for the forseeable future. Heidi assured me at the time, that the policy steps into effect from the 2nd leave term seeing that one must 1st accrue leave. The following Tuesday, I had to go in again, upon which the Owner Elsje maintained that the calculations were accurate, and that they do not owe me leave, and that she will share the recon for my review. I did so and found that there were several disrepancies, which I stated in a letter sent to them on 29 August. I have received only my August notice salary pay, nothing additional. I send 2 follow-up emails since, without any response to the letter in question, only received my Certificate of service and August Payslip. Please review my letter, and advice what a consultation and letter to the company cost me.
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I have been Retrenched on the 31st of July because the Company wasn't making enough money. Our Severance Package was supposed to be paid latest 22nd of August. They made a small payment of R17 on the 1st of September. Everytime I enquire about the payment. They say they waiting for Money to come in from contractors.
I was unfairly dismissed from my position, and my case was initially heard at the CCMA, where the Commissioner ruled in favour of the company. All formal applications have been completed at the Labour Court, and I am currently awaiting a hearing date. I found your contact through a Google search and am reaching out to learn more about your experience with Labour Court cases. I would also appreciate it if you could share: Your fees for consultation and representation Any guidance on next steps Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Kind regards,
I was dismissed for smoking dagga whilst not on duty ina nush and without any proof of intoxication or prejudice caused to the employer. I was subjected to a disciplinary hearing and the results where withheld from me deliberately. My manager dismissed me citing the outcome of the hearing as the basis for dismissal which turned out to be a lie. I need help because the employer has a bond over my house as a result of their unilateral actions. As a consumer i now have been prejudiced by this action as I can no longer afford the bond. I will lose my home because of smoking. I want to challenge the employers decision as fraud. It is unfair and discrimination. Please help. Thanks
I am writing to seek your assistance with a matter concerning my recent termination of employment. Following my dismissal, I noticed that certain deductions were made from my payslip. Despite my efforts to resolve the issue, my former employer is unwilling to release the remaining amount owed to me. Given the circumstances, I would greatly appreciate any legal support or advice you could provide in addressing this matter.
Was accused of something i didnt do, transferred to another facility, pending an investigation that should have lasted 60 days but dragged for about 3 years Trying- only for them to write me a letter saying they are withdrawing their accusations This letter was not even sent to me but to the union representing me. With no reasons attached. I want to sue a government district facility for emotionally, mentally abusing me causing loss of work opportunities, denied accelerated performance growth and violating my dignity. I was so depressed and embarrassed for 3 years straight, working but my mind was completely not there. I will send proof of the case and their withdrawal and anything relevant if I get the right lawyer.