Disputes Legal status does not affect labour rights, South African court rules Even under risk of criminal penalty, employers cannot terminate without notice iStock.com/PeopleImages Image Izzy Wood Reporter Wednesday 25 June 2025 A recent decision by the Eastern Cape High Court makes it clear that employers cannot skip fair dismissal procedures just because a foreign worker lacks a valid work visa. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Global Mobility CNN loses jurisdiction appeal against “peripatetic” journalist Immigration Meta to face claim it hires H-1B workers over Americans Business Travel Why a climate scientist did not breach his contract by refusing to fly Assignments General Dynamics arm to pay $1.4m to underpaid transferees