The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) says it has received more than 200 referrals dealing with Covid-19-related unfair terminations since March.
Between 27 March and 10 June the dispute resolution body received 278 referrals concerning Covid-19-related unfair terminations.
Of the case referrals, ten came from the Northern Cape.
The CCMA said an employee testing positive for Covid-19 could not be the sole ground for dismissal.
“Although each case is unique, the coronavirus, which is known to be a temporary illness, and an employee testing positive, cannot be the sole ground for dismissal,” CCMA director, Cameron Morajane, told News24.
“Any employee, who is of the view that he or she has been unfairly dismissed, has the right to refer such a dispute to the CCMA for adjudication.” – Canny Maphanga, News24
