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Legal Consequences of Protest Action

Employees participating in a protected strike are entitled to a certain extent of protection. The employee may, for instance, not be dismissed for participating in a strike, nor do the employee’s actions constitute a breach of contract. The employer may further not discriminate against the employee for taking part in a strike and may also Legal Consequences of Protest Action

Protest Action Notice – 20 March 2023

The EFF and various trade unions have indicated their intention to embark on nationwide protest action on Monday, 20 March 2023, to protest the current load shedding and various other socio-economic issues. The protest action is protected under Section 77 of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995. Accordingly, companies cannot dismiss employees for participating Protest Action Notice – 20 March 2023