South Africa 13 November 2026, 08:00

Employer fails to overturn R116,000 award to worker dismissed for poor performance

The Labour Court has upheld a R116,000 award to an employee dismissed for poor performance, finding that the company failed to provide adequate training or clear performance standards.

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