Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)NoticesNational Textile Bargaining CouncilCollective AgreementPart 1F: Termination of Contract of Employment33. Termination of Contract of Employment |
Unless otherwise specified in the relevant Annexures in Part 2 of this Agreement—
| 33.1 | an employer or employee who wants to terminate the contract of employment during the first six months of employment must give at least one week's notice. |
| 33.2 | an employer or employee who wants to terminate the contract of employment after six months of employment, but before the completion of twelve months of employment, must give at least two weeks notice. |
| 33.3 | an employer or employee who wants to terminate the contract of employment after one year or more, must give at least four weeks' notice. |
| 33.4 | notice of termination must be given— |
| 33.4.1 | in writing; |
| 33.4.2 | outside any period of leave, except sick leave. |
| 33.5 | if the employer waives any part of the notice, the employer must pay the balance of the remuneration relevant to such notice period as referred to in clause 33.2 and 33.3. |
| 33.6 | if any employee fails to adhere to the provisions of this clause then the employer may deduct from any monies that the employer owes to the employee, this shortfall from his/her wages. |
| 33.7 | nothing in this part affects the right of an employer or an employee to terminate a contract of employment without notice for any justified cause recognised by law. |