I have done an extensive search on this topic and cannot find the information I am looking for.
Our gardener gave us one weeks notice as he had secured another position closer to his home - he worked for us for just over 6 months. We offered him more money to stay as he is very skilled and speaks fluent English, but he declined - (his new salary will be $12,000 RD per month - we couldn't pay him this to be a gardener at our private house).
He is now asking for liquidation money, plus holiday money and vacation money. I have agreed to pay the holiday and vacation money owed, but am not clear whether or not we need to pay him any liquidation as he left of his own accord. There were no disputes and he was very happy working here, so we didn't 'force' him to leave at all.
I would be grateful for any advice on this matter.
Our gardener gave us one weeks notice as he had secured another position closer to his home - he worked for us for just over 6 months. We offered him more money to stay as he is very skilled and speaks fluent English, but he declined - (his new salary will be $12,000 RD per month - we couldn't pay him this to be a gardener at our private house).
He is now asking for liquidation money, plus holiday money and vacation money. I have agreed to pay the holiday and vacation money owed, but am not clear whether or not we need to pay him any liquidation as he left of his own accord. There were no disputes and he was very happy working here, so we didn't 'force' him to leave at all.
I would be grateful for any advice on this matter.