Why does life keep kicking me in the balls?

[battletoad]

...What is that legal department in the SA for labor disputes?...

CCMA. Once proceedings are instituted, make sure you have all your ducks in a row, otherwise your company will make life even more unbearable.

 

[mr_norris]

I'm far from an expert here, so I'm most likely incorrect in what I'm about to say.

I would think going the CCMA / Not signing / finding a legal way to prevent the salary reduction would end up in more time wasted and a lot of frustration when you hit a dead end. Chances are the company can prove things are bad and that would be enough for the law / CCMA to side with them.

I'd rather focus my energy on finding something better, and contact a whole whack of recruiters to do so.

If a company is doing that, it's a clear sign to leave, not to try find ways to prevent it. It's all very easy for me to say all this now, but I'd like to think I'd go with what I have said if it happened to me.

 

[HavocXphere]

I don't think CCMA is appropriate yet - its very much a last resort. Plus the CCMA database is searchable as of lately so I'd be cautious in that it could affect future employment.

I'd keep careful record of all that happens though...if it does come to a CCMA dispute then that will help.

@mods please clean up thread on the 20 month issue...its clearly intended a serious discussion

 

[shakebake]

Duel....and learn to seize opportunities - countless people have asked "what skill / industry" and all you said was "IT jobs in CPT welcome". Lots of us on this forum run our own businesses - you must be more specific and for lack of a better word, sell your skills - you never know - one of us might have your dream job for you!

 

[battletoad]

I'm far from an expert here, so I'm most likely incorrect in what I'm about to say.

I would think going the CCMA / Not signing / finding a legal way to prevent the salary reduction would end up in more time wasted and a lot of frustration when you hit a dead end. Chances are the company can prove things are bad and that would be enough for the law / CCMA to side with them.

I'd rather focus my energy on finding something better, and contact a whole whack of recruiters to do so.

If a company is doing that, it's a clear sign to leave, not to try find ways to prevent it. It's all very easy for me to say all this now, but I'd like to think I'd go with what I have said if it happened to me.

I don't think CCMA is appropriate yet - its very much a last resort. Plus the CCMA database is searchable as of lately so I'd be cautious in that it could affect future employment.

I'd keep careful record of all that happens though...if it does come to a CCMA dispute then that will help.

@mods please clean up thread on the 20 month issue...its clearly intended a serious discussion

+1 to these.

In my mind its best to leave. You seem to be someone who doesn't burn down bridges as people of your past keep coming back to you, so don't start now.

Spam recruiters, work your networks. Even if nothing comes back to you, the mere fact that you're trying to improve your situation may just stop you from falling in a rut of helplessness.

 

[FlashSA]

You have good connections so tell the current employer you will leave, take the retrenchment package which they must legally give you and find a new job using your established connections.

 

[*Medusa*]

That really sucks, so sorry!

Hope you find other employment soon. Aim for larger and more stable companies and corporates, or even government.

 

[I.am.Sam]

good luck bud

 

[tRoN]

Plus the CCMA database is searchable as of lately ...

Link?

 

[Loumina]

I relate ...

Gave it my all.

Don't care about myself, but wife needs to deliver a heathly baby and stress / high blood pressure .....

Sometimes, women are stronger than what you could imagine.
It might break her down for few days, just the time to sink it in... Then who knows? She might even be able to help you send CV's here and there. And God knows, you might find another job through her applications.
Worst thing will be if she finds out later, by herself.

As for the job, yeah! Better be looking somewhere else.
Hubby is the highest bread winner, it would be a nightmare if his salary had to come to 50%.

 

[Hansolo]

Link?

Would't this invalidate the whole process?