After being dismissed on health grounds, a teacher won a ruling from the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC), leading to his reinstatement and over R410,000 in back pay

A KwaZulu-Natal teacher was ordered to be reinstated and compensated with R410,000 after the Education Labour Relations Council found his dismissal due to ill health was unfair.

After being dismissed on health grounds, a teacher won a ruling from the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC), leading to his reinstatement and over R410,000 in back pay