“One morning my boss said we had to prove that we had tested negative for the virus or not return to work”: The massive loss of jobs – brought about by the coronavirus – has resulted in people flocking into the offices of the CCMA
The massive loss of jobs – brought about by the Covid-19 coronavirus – has resulted in hordes of people flocking into the offices of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration , which began operations again last week for the first time since the nationwide lockdown began in March.
Radingwane, who had worked for the freight company for five years, said their now former employer had told them that we “will not get any kind of severance package”. “I have been with this company for more than 10 years and, on April 30, my boss called me and told me I had been retrenched, without any notice,” she said.
“My case was referred to a commissioner who highlighted all the issues. She helped me. I completed all the forms that were required and I was given a case number.” “I found out that I could claim UIF. However, my employer, for some reason, has refused to apply for it on my behalf,” he said. Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, spokesperson for the National Union of Metalworkers of SA, warned employers not to take advantage of Covid-19 to unfairly dismiss employees.
“My boss handed me a letter of retrenchment after we complained about the lack of readiness in the mines. There is no social distancing or any safety measures to protect us from this virus. The truth of the matter is that we fear one another but we have to work constantly together underground. It’s not safe.“I had to file a case with the CCMA because I don’t think it is fair for my boss to retrench me for speaking against the working conditions. I don’t want to get sick,” he said.
“When the lockdown started, we were allowed to continue to work, but one morning my boss said we had to prove that we had tested negative for the virus or not return to work.
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