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You may want the CCMA to get involved.
They are employees if you control when and how they work.
The employer is not obliged to retain an employee who is permanently incapacitated if her working circumstances cannot be adapted.
Sometimes, but ultimately it is up to SASSA's discretion
An employer can only withhold your salary if they have a court order. They cannot withhold the provident fund.
No, the provident fund can only withhold your money if you owe the employer money or have been convicted in a civil/criminal case
Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Chief Justice.
It depends how many hours you worked and whether you classify as a true independent contractor.
Yes, because the BCEA is still in force despite the pandemic. You could discuss it with your employers.
You can claim normal UIF. Your salon might qualify for the latest extension of the TERS payout.