Know Your Rights at Work
Plain-language guides to SA employment law for neurodivergent adults.
You have rights as an employee
South African law protects neurodivergent employees. The Employment Equity Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation, and you cannot be dismissed or refused a job solely because of your neurodivergence.
Essential Guides
Employment Equity Act
6 min readDisability as a designated group, reasonable accommodation obligations, and how to report unfair discrimination.
Disclosure at Work
4 min readYou are not required to disclose a diagnosis when applying for a job. Here's what you need to know about if and when to disclose.
Basic Conditions of Employment
5 min readWorking hours, sick leave, and dismissal protection — what you are legally entitled to as an employee.
UIF & SASSA Adult Disability Grant
5 min readFinancial support available to neurodivergent adults — how to qualify and apply for the Disability Grant and UIF.
Key Contacts
- CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration)0861 16 1616
- Department of Employment and Labour0800 601 101
- SASSA0800 60 10 11
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Information is for guidance only and is not legal advice. For complex situations, consult a qualified labour law practitioner.