I signed a contract for an automobile ca...

Asked by NoluthandoD on 25-07-2022 08:36:32
Question posted in the General Law category relating to KwaZulu-Natal

I signed a contract for an automobile cadet programme starting on the first of July however they let me know about getting the position a week before the start date. Because of this and the fact that I had to serve a month's notice at the job I had then, I asked my superiors to relocate and start on the first of August and they agreed. I have however attended all the mandated online trainings and meetings and participated in the courses without fail, the only exception is I have not physically been at the dealership. My contract and superiors made no mention of this potentially being a problem so I went ahead with the process. Today (25th of July), the scheduled payday, the other trainees received their pay however I did not. I'm interested to know if I have any grounds for enquiry or this is legal since I haven't had the opportunity to be at actual work even though I've attended and participated in everything else which is part of the programme during work hours. Am I entitled to any compensation? 

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