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CCMA Risk Calculator — Unfair Dismissal Exposure

Estimate your potential CCMA liability before a referral lands. Based on the Labour Relations Act s194 (compensation) and BCEA s37 (notice pay). Covers both procedural and substantive unfairness risk.

What this tool covers

Compensation under LRA s194: up to 12 months' remuneration
No hearing conducted: highest risk — likely 8–12 months
Hearing held, no prior warnings: medium risk — likely 2–6 months
Full process followed: low risk — likely 0–2 months
Notice pay: 1 week (<6 months), 2 weeks (6m–1yr), 4 weeks (>1yr) under BCEA s37

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