Service of notice, termination without notice or contract expiry in the statutory cases — 21 calendar days
What happens next
Result: A recorded time limit and route to the competent labour court.
If something goes wrong
Labour court — 21 days for a dismissal challenge in the statutory cases; other claims have separate time limits.
Understand this route
What to check
An employee's dismissal must be in writing and include information about the right to go to the labour court. In the statutory cases, an appeal against notice or termination without notice is lodged within 21 days of service or expiry.
Keep the original, service date, contract and pay records. Do not wait for an employer reply if the time limit is approaching.
If a necessary fact is unknown, use the verification route rather than assuming that you qualify.
