What you need to know when your employer fires you
Thursday 4 February 2021
In Trinidad and Tobago an employer can terminate an employment contact for only three reasons: an employee is unable to perform his or her job; the employee is redundant; or for just cause. Image take from berkowitzattorneys.co.za -
Recently, when going through my list of previous articles I was shocked to see that I have yet to write directly on, and advise on critical issues of dismissal or termination of employment initiated by the employer. Employer terminations are such a common basis for trade disputes, and there are still many misconceptions on this topic, including employer’s right to terminate “at will”.
OWTU appeals to Labour Minister to help retrenched Yara workers
Wednesday 30 December 2020
OWTU member, Ernesto Kaser, addressing the media outside YARA Trinidad and Tobago, southern main road, Savonetta. - Lincoln Holder
THE Oilfield Workers Union (OWTU) has appealed to Labour Minister Stephen McClashie to intervene and help 15 workers who have been retrenched from Yara Trinidad Ltd.
OWTU trustee member Ernesto Kesar made the appeal when he spoke with reporters outside Yara s ammonia plant at the Point Lisas Industrial Estate on Wednesday.
Kesar recalled that on November 18, Yara issued retrenchment notices to 15 workers in the union s bargaining unit at the company. He said the union responded the following day.