Question:
Good Day, My aunt has been working for a cleaning company for the past 13 years, The company then terminated her contract. Luckily she did find another job. What I would like to find out is there no source of cash that she has to receive from the company as she has worked for them for the past 13 years. Before I forget not even once has her employer made her sign a contract of any sort. Is this ethical?
Answer:
Zama, If she belonged/contributed to a retirement fund (ie a pension or provident fund) then she would be able to claim this on leaving her employer. However, it is not compulsory that employers off this benefit. She should check with her former employer's HR department whether the company has a retirement fund, and whether she was a member.
