I WAS DISMISSED AFTER LOGGING A GRIEVANCE
Know Your Rights — This Is Unfair Dismissal
If you were fired, suspended, or victimised after raising a concern about unfair treatment, working conditions, or misconduct by a manager — you may have been a victim of retaliation, and your dismissal could be unfair or automatically unfair under South African labour law.
At Ubuntu Labour Support (ULS), we help you challenge unfair dismissals, prepare your CCMA case, and stand up for your rights — even when your employer tries to silence you.
1. What the Law Says
Under the Labour Relations Act (LRA), it is unlawful for an employer to dismiss or punish you because you exercised your rights — including the right to:
Lodge a grievance about unfair treatment, pay, or working conditions.
Report misconduct or harassment.
Refuse to perform unsafe work.
Participate in union or workplace representation.
If you are dismissed or disciplined for doing any of the above, your case is considered an automatically unfair dismissal.
2. What Is Retaliation After a Grievance?
Retaliation means your employer took negative action against you because you spoke up or reported a problem.
Examples include:
You logged a grievance, and within days or weeks, you were charged with misconduct or fired.
Your employer changed your duties, reduced hours, or moved you unfairly after the grievance.
You were treated differently or isolated because you complained.
If this happened, your employer may have abused their power to punish you instead of addressing the issue.
3. Examples of Unfair Dismissal After a Grievance
ULS often helps clients in cases like these:
“I reported my manager for mistreatment — a week later, I was charged with misconduct.”
“I filed a grievance about my workload, and then I was told my position was terminated.”
“After I complained about unequal pay, my shifts were cut until I had no income.”
“I was dismissed for using company funds or making errors they previously approved — only after I complained about management.”
If your story sounds similar, you have a strong case.
4. Your Rights
You have the right to:
✅ File a CCMA case for unfair dismissal within 30 days of being dismissed.
✅ Be represented and guided during the process.
✅ Request reinstatement or compensation if your dismissal is proven unfair.
✅ Receive written reasons for your dismissal.
If you were dismissed after logging a grievance, the burden of proof shifts — your employer must prove they didn’t dismiss you for retaliation.
5. How ULS Can Help You
Ubuntu Labour Support will:
Review your grievance and dismissal documents.
Prepare your CCMA referral form (LRA 7.11).
Help you draft your opening statement and case outline.
Guide you through conciliation and arbitration.
Assist you in collecting evidence and witness statements.
Support you emotionally through the process.
If needed, we can connect you to partner labour representatives for hearing representation.
6. Evidence You Can Use
To strengthen your case, collect:
Your grievance form or written complaint.
Any emails, WhatsApp messages, or meeting notes.
Dismissal or charge letters received after your grievance.
Witnesses who know about the grievance or dismissal.
Payslips or documents showing your employment history.
7. What You Should Do Immediately
If you’ve been dismissed after logging a grievance:
1️⃣ Do not sign any settlement or resignation letter without advice.
2️⃣ Contact Ubuntu Labour Support (ULS) immediately.
3️⃣ File your CCMA referral within 30 days of dismissal.
Even if you missed the 30-day window, we can help you apply for condonation (permission to file late).
Don’t Stay Silent — We’re Here to Help
Your voice matters.
If you were dismissed after lodging a grievance, you were punished for doing the right thing — and that’s not justice.
Let us help you fight back and restore fairness.
📲 Send “UNFAIR DISMISSAL” to 063 953 4529 (WhatsApp)
📧 Email support@ubuntuls.com
ULS will review your case and help you file your CCMA referral within 24 hours.
If you were fired, suspended, or victimised after raising a concern about unfair treatment, working conditions, or misconduct by a manager — you may have been a victim of retaliation, and your dismissal could be unfair or automatically unfair under South African labour law.
At Ubuntu Labour Support (ULS), we help you challenge unfair dismissals, prepare your CCMA case, and stand up for your rights — even when your employer tries to silence you.
1. What the Law Says
Under the Labour Relations Act (LRA), it is unlawful for an employer to dismiss or punish you because you exercised your rights — including the right to:
Lodge a grievance about unfair treatment, pay, or working conditions.
Report misconduct or harassment.
Refuse to perform unsafe work.
Participate in union or workplace representation.
If you are dismissed or disciplined for doing any of the above, your case is considered an automatically unfair dismissal.
2. What Is Retaliation After a Grievance?
Retaliation means your employer took negative action against you because you spoke up or reported a problem.
Examples include:
You logged a grievance, and within days or weeks, you were charged with misconduct or fired.
Your employer changed your duties, reduced hours, or moved you unfairly after the grievance.
You were treated differently or isolated because you complained.
If this happened, your employer may have abused their power to punish you instead of addressing the issue.
3. Examples of Unfair Dismissal After a Grievance
ULS often helps clients in cases like these:
“I reported my manager for mistreatment — a week later, I was charged with misconduct.”
“I filed a grievance about my workload, and then I was told my position was terminated.”
“After I complained about unequal pay, my shifts were cut until I had no income.”
“I was dismissed for using company funds or making errors they previously approved — only after I complained about management.”
If your story sounds similar, you have a strong case.
4. Your Rights
You have the right to:
✅ File a CCMA case for unfair dismissal within 30 days of being dismissed.
✅ Be represented and guided during the process.
✅ Request reinstatement or compensation if your dismissal is proven unfair.
✅ Receive written reasons for your dismissal.
If you were dismissed after logging a grievance, the burden of proof shifts — your employer must prove they didn’t dismiss you for retaliation.
5. How ULS Can Help You
Ubuntu Labour Support will:
Review your grievance and dismissal documents.
Prepare your CCMA referral form (LRA 7.11).
Help you draft your opening statement and case outline.
Guide you through conciliation and arbitration.
Assist you in collecting evidence and witness statements.
Support you emotionally through the process.
If needed, we can connect you to partner labour representatives for hearing representation.
6. Evidence You Can Use
To strengthen your case, collect:
Your grievance form or written complaint.
Any emails, WhatsApp messages, or meeting notes.
Dismissal or charge letters received after your grievance.
Witnesses who know about the grievance or dismissal.
Payslips or documents showing your employment history.
7. What You Should Do Immediately
If you’ve been dismissed after logging a grievance:
1️⃣ Do not sign any settlement or resignation letter without advice.
2️⃣ Contact Ubuntu Labour Support (ULS) immediately.
3️⃣ File your CCMA referral within 30 days of dismissal.
Even if you missed the 30-day window, we can help you apply for condonation (permission to file late).
Don’t Stay Silent — We’re Here to Help
Your voice matters.
If you were dismissed after lodging a grievance, you were punished for doing the right thing — and that’s not justice.
Let us help you fight back and restore fairness.
📲 Send “UNFAIR DISMISSAL” to 063 953 4529 (WhatsApp)
📧 Email support@ubuntuls.com
ULS will review your case and help you file your CCMA referral within 24 hours.