I was off sick for two days with verbal permission from my manager but was dismissed for absconding. Is this legal?
Short answer: If your employer dismisses you without holding a proper disciplinary hearing, you can go to the CCMA for help. Full answer: The Labour Relations Act (LRA) says that a dismissal must be…
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