Can a employer claim loss or damage from an employee?
However, there is some scope to accommodate an employer for any loss or damage it may suffer on account of an employee’s deliberate act or negligence. If the employee has caused loss or damage and does not consent to the deduction – the employer can make a claim in the civil court for compensation based on common law principles.
When does an employer need to allow an employee to take unpaid leave?
Unpaid leave is referred to in the Act only in terms of what the employer is entitled to do when an employee’s sick leave or annual leave has been exhausted – the employer may then allow (or require) the employee to take unpaid leave.
How to claim unpaid salary under basic conditions of employment?
In terms of section 70 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, you need to inform the Department of Labour of your unpaid salary/ salaries within 12 months. 2) Going to Court: Employees can also claim an unpaid salary via the Small Claims Court provided the outstanding salary does not exceed R15 000.
When does an employer have to pay unpaid wages?
Priority exists for unpaid wages owed to employees in an amount up to $4,000 in unpaid wages earned within 90 days before the bankruptcy filing. Wages include salary, commissions, vacation pay, severance pay and sick leave.
Can a unionized employer exclude an unpaid employee from a contract?
The unionized employer is in control where unpaid staff receives neither pay nor benefits. As the WBAI case shows, the employer can even file a unit clarification petition to exclude that staff from existing contracts despite years of consistent prior recognition and contract coverage.
Priority exists for unpaid wages owed to employees in an amount up to $4,000 in unpaid wages earned within 90 days before the bankruptcy filing. Wages include salary, commissions, vacation pay, severance pay and sick leave.
Can a person claim unemployment for unpaid suspension?
In regards to unemployment compensation, an unpaid suspension is a form of work separation, which is a condition for filing an unemployment claim. However, the success of the claim is dependent upon whether the suspension was due to the fault of the employee, as well as the length of the suspension. Provided by HG.org.
Can a company sue you for work you did not do?
Most companies want to stay within the law and avoid legal tangles. Unless you work for a truly uncaring and antagonistic employer, your situation is most likely the result of an oversight, a misunderstanding, or a lack of legal knowledge.