Can the company do this?

[Cappy]

I also need to know. Today is my last day. Must the company pay me today my salary or can they still pay it within 7 days?

[Cappy]

I also need to know. Today is my last day. Must the company pay me today my salary or can they still pay it within 7 days?

Nevermind, got the answer online
Section 32(3) specifically states that an employer must pay remuneration to his employees not later than seven days after the completion of the period for which the remuneration is payable; or the termination of the contract.

[CuriousEL]

I call B.S on this whole thing. No they cannot do this and what rational owner makes a call like this. They're out to get you.

Ok so its not according to their liking but was the accounting performed according to IFRS? Also, if the Financial manager did his/her job she/he would have picked up the errors within your first 4 weeks when he/she performed management accounts.

They've got nothing against you. Worked out your notice and leave!

[CLIVE-TRIANGLE]

Hi Cappy

I guess the Act was amended. This is from the latest and confirms your observation:

Subject to section 38, a contract of employment terminable at the instance of a party to the contract may be terminated only on notice of not less than--
a) one week, if the employee has been employed for six months or less;
b) two weeks, if the employee has been employed for more than six months but not more than one year;
c) four weeks, if the employee--
i) has been employed for one year or more; or
ii) is a farm worker or domestic worker who has been employed for more than six months.