Comments on: Retrenchment: if it has to be done make sure you do it right!

By: Lungi

Lungi — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:21:40 +0000

Hi, I have worked for a company for 3 years, I was on contract for the first two years (2008 -2010) then when my contract expired it was renewed this year May till 2013. But now I have been retrenched and I was told that they can’t pay me the retrenchment package because I don’t have a complete year with my current contract. They told me they can’t consider the other two years I’ve worked. Is it true, and is that fare?

By: Rodney

Rodney — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:05:47 +0000

We have finalised our retrenchments all issues pertaining to retrenchment packages have been agreed too.
How ever due to an over run on prodution we have work in progress that needs to be completed.
We would like to offer some of our retrenched staff a fixed term contract for 3 months to complete the work, after which the department will close.
Are there any labour issues that I need to consider?
Many Thanks .

By: Moshema

Moshema — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:50:44 +0000

I was retrenched in 2009 through LIFO process which does not affect me. i was then called shortly within two weeks to be engaged as fixed term contract renewable annually since may 2009 till todate. is it fair with me all this years working without joy of BCEA because i am losing pension, 13th cheque, medical aid, housing allowance and worst of all, i am not credit worthy. please reply via email.

By: Fred Roed

Fred Roed — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 06:35:52 +0000

Hi Felix – contact the CCMA: 0861 16 16 16 or email info@ccma.org.za – they will be able to advise you.

By: Felix-1983@live.com

Felix-1983@live.com — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:32:08 +0000

My company retrench me and dont give me my money,what do i do

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:43:15 +0000

Hi there,
I am in the infortunate position of having to retrench one of my staff members. I run and own a skin care clinic and currently have 3 therapists. The therapist i need to retrench has been working the longest for me (4 yrs) and earns a basic salary way above the others. For the past few months she has not performed at all and i feel i am paying her to sit at work and play on the computer. My other 2 therapists are bringing in work and out performing her by far. Due to the economic climate, I cannot afford to employ this girl anymore as she is not bringing in any business and not contributing at all. Business is reqally tough and financially I cannot afford a therapist who is not performing. Please advise as to how I can dismiss or retrench her as this would not be the LIFO policy.
Looking forward to your reply

By: Lizelle

Lizelle — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:56:25 +0000

We were twe employees that was offered a retrenchement package end October last year. We both excepted, my colleage left straight away and I was asked to stay on for a while, later I was asked if I would consider staying on as they know that they can’t cope without me. Now they are attacking me in all directions trying to get me to quit. I never received a letter to state that I am re-instated, nor did I receive my retrenchement package. What should I do????

By: zelda van Gastel

zelda van Gastel — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:39:48 +0000

I need assistant I worked through a recruitment agency PAG – Constantia Kloof, and the company I worked for is South African National Blood Service they are called me in last year, and said to me the position I worked in is going to be effected but law is after 6mnth’s you are permanent! I worked almost 3years no permanent contract, they wants me out of this company! they give me a month salary, they dint pay out my retrenchment package or my other leave money please be so kind to assist me my email address are zvgastel@gmail.com

By: Zelda van Gastel

Zelda van Gastel — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:29:22 +0000

I was unfair retrenched, I’ m so, so disappointed in this company they effected in my personal lives, and lost the love of my live, and I can’t imagine how ridiculous it is! really I’m in a terrible state now at the moment of cause of this company I work for!

By: Constance Thusini

Constance Thusini — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:06:16 +0000

Please I need help,I resently got retrenched while I’m on maternity leave and my manager told me that my package will only be a 1 month’s notice,is this fair?please tell me what should my package look like since I’ve been with the company for 3 full years.My email address:thusinicn@gmail.com