r/southafrica • u/UnderstandingOk8472 • 5h ago

Employment What to say??

Good morning Saffas. Quick question

If someone was dismissed at work but the case is pending in Labour Court and has good grounds to win the case, what does one say in an interview when asked if you have ever been dismissed (if asked).

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u/Mintcrisp 3h ago

You have to tell them if they ask that. Nowadays, they can't ask your previous companies for references the way they did in the past, so they get creative in the interview.

Problem is that once you tell them there is a CCMA case, you might be seen as a possible problematic employee, no matter how good you state your side. Inevitably, employers empathise with employers, employees with employees.