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Daily Digest | Can your employer deny you a day off or request for leave?

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The death of Gcina Dladla at her workplace in Rosebank on Saturday, 6 June, has sparked outrage online, with colleagues and family members alleging that the young woman was denied proper compassion, medical consideration and workplace support despite repeatedly complaining about being ill. Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise talk to Senior Associate Attorney at Lekhu Pilson Attorneys, Thabiso Malatji about the circumstances under which your employer can deny you a day off.

10 Jun English South Africa Business · Arts

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