What am I owed if my workplace closes down?
- With at least a year of continuous service, you get notice and compensation as if you had been retrenched s. 75(1).
- If the closure is due to unavoidable circumstances beyond the employer’s control, compensation is capped at three months’ average pay. Financial losses and unsold stock do not count as such circumstances s. 75(1), proviso and Explanation.
- Your wages are due within two working days CW s. 17(2).
Last checked 1 Nov 2026 · written from the official text · not reviewed by a lawyer. This explains the law in general and does not decide your case.