Inhumane Discovery Franchise

Dear Discovery Team,

I hope this message finds you well.

I am writing to inform you that I am currently without employment after being let go from RVA Financial Services(Discovery Franchise) , where I have been employed since March 2024. On December 2nd, I was informed that my permanent contract was being terminated due to budget cuts. As per my understanding, budget cuts leading to terminations may constitute retrenchment, and I was not provided with any prior notice or communication.

My financial advisor also performed well, and I was frequently incentivized for my positive contributions.

Additionally, when I joined the company, I was made aware in my interview that employees receive two bonuses each year—one in June and another in December in which they received in June/December 2023. However, I never received any bonuses during my time there,when I asked he would extend it to the following month until he fired me before the December bonus, which has left me concerned.

Furthermore, despite the abrupt termination, I was never given any verbal or written warnings regarding my performance. I also have not received the necessary UIF form to claim unemployment benefits despite requesting that it be sent. It is now December 18th, and I have yet to receive this documentation, which is adding to the challenges I'm currently facing.

I believe that a company as large and reputable as Discovery should be looking into the operations of its franchises to ensure fair treatment of employees, particularly in cases like mine. The manner in which my termination was handled—without warning or proper documentation—raises significant concerns, and I am currently pursuing a case with the CCMA.

I would greatly appreciate any assistance or support you can provide in resolving this matter.

Thank you for your attention to this urgent issue. I look forward to your prompt response.