No, your employer CANNOT legally terminate your employment simply because you are under debt review. This would be considered unfair dismissal under South African labour law.
Your debt review status is:
• Protected personal financial information
• Not grounds for dismissal
• Not typically disclosed to employers unless you have garnishee orders
In fact, debt review can HELP your employment by:
• Stopping garnishee orders that might concern employers
• Demonstrating responsible financial management
• Reducing financial stress that affects work performance
If an employer attempts to dismiss you for being under debt review, you may have grounds for a CCMA case for unfair dismissal.