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Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act No. 75 of 1997)

Chapter Five : Termination of employment

42. Certificate of service

 

On termination of employment an employee is entitled to a certificate of service stating—

(a) the employee's full name;
(b) the name and address of the employer;
(c) a description of any council or sectoral employment standard by which the employer's business is covered;
(d) the date of commencement and date of termination of employment;
(e) the title of the job or a brief description of the work for which the employee was employed at date of termination;
(f) the remuneration at date of termination; and
(g) if the employee so requests, the reason for termination of employment.