Unfair dismissal help in South Africa

Dismissed? Start with the date.

The dismissal date, internal appeal outcome and stated reason affect what happens next. Capture them before messages, documents and deadlines become harder to manage.

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South Africa only · Employee-side preparation · No promise that a dismissal will be found unfair

Build a dismissal record that makes sense.

Record the final dateNote when you were dismissed and when any internal appeal decision was communicated.

Keep the stated reasonSave the outcome letter, termination notice and the allegation or performance issue relied on.

Separate fairness questionsWhat happened and how the employer followed the process are different issues. Organise both.

The common referral window is short.

The CCMA states that an unfair dismissal referral generally must be made within 30 days of dismissal or the final decision upholding dismissal after an internal appeal. Late matters may require condonation. Confirm the current rule for your facts and forum.

Official CCMA advice Could a Bargaining Council apply?Still facing the hearing?

Do not wait for every document before acting.

Start with the dismissal date, employer, industry and outcome letter. Missing documents can be noted in the assessment.

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