Hi THere, I gave my domestic worker, who...

Asked by the Customer on 27-05-2014 13:24:22
Question posted in the General Law category relating to Eastern Cape

Hi THere,

I gave my domestic worker, who worked for me twice a week, notice in december 2013 that we will be relocating at the end of March & found her another job for 3 times a week.

She finished up with us on the 27 march and yesterday, the 26.05.14 was called by CCMA saying i did not pay her a severance pay!!!!

Please could you advise me of my rights as i paid her for that month in full, found her another job, and gave her crockery & cuttlery that she wanted while we where moving.

I have subsequently spoken to her since she left me as i was still assisting her to find additional work for the 2 days that she was not employed. Subsequent to that managed to get her an additional day therefore she is only currently unemployed for 1 day of the week.

Please advise as to what my rights are as an employer

Thank you

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