Questions & Answers
What are the rights of employee in case of redundancy due to COVID-19?
I was terminated from employment in June 2021 after receiving and working 1 month's notice. I was on an unlimited contract.
I am still waiting for 2 months' salary, gratuity and leave payment which my employer accepts is due but still not paid.
I have raised a complaint with MOHRE and have the approval to go to Court. However, I was terminated as a result of the employer citing that due to COVID-19 they need to reduce salaries by 30%, letter dated 22nd Apr 2021.
As I refused to sign, I was then terminated, via a letter dated 3rd May 2021, which stated "due to restructuring", my position had become redundant.
The question is - Am I able to claim Arbitrary Dismissal for up to 3 months salary for the unfair termination?
Of course, you can claim unfair dismissal in addition to all your other labor dues.
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