Employee fired for refusing mandatory Covid-19 jab loses CCMA challenge to her dismissal

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The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has dismissed an employee’s claim for unfair dismissal for refusing to vaccinate against Covid-19. CCMA commissioner Lungile Matshaka last Thursday dismissed business-related and training officer Theresa Mulderij’s bid to challenge her dismissal on the grounds of incapacity.
26 Jan 2022 1PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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