Document background
The Transfer Request Letter On Medical Grounds is an essential document in South African employment practice, used when an employee needs to request a transfer to a different position or location due to medical conditions. This document is particularly relevant under South African labor law frameworks, including the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 and the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, which provide for reasonable accommodation of employees with medical conditions. The letter should be used when an employee's current position or work environment affects their health condition, and medical evidence suggests that a transfer would be beneficial or necessary. It includes specific details about the medical necessity (while maintaining appropriate confidentiality under POPIA), current position information, and the requested transfer details. The document serves as a formal initiation of the transfer request process and provides a basis for the employer to consider reasonable accommodation measures.
