Do you know the procedures to follow to ensure that dismissals of employees are not unfair? With employees standing up for their rights more and more, this has become a major dilemma for most companies, leading to large pay-outs to employees and increased cost in defending the company in any legal proceedings. To avoid these unnecessary costs is easy. Ensure that you are up to date with the labour relations act in terms of unfair dismissal and have evidence in proceedings as to why an employee was dismissed and whether or not the right procedures were followed. This session will look at the reasons for fair dismissal, as well the procedure to follow to ensure that the employee does not have a reason to complain to the CCMA. It will also take a look at some court judgements, as well as examples of unfair dismissal, to ensure these practices are avoided.

After attending this course, delegates should have a thorough understanding of the procedures in terms of the labour relations act with regards to dismissal. Delegates should also understand what the reasons are for dismissal and how this process should be implemented to avoid CCMA action or legal proceedings.

• What is dismissal? • What is an unfair dismissal? • What disciplinary procedures can you adopt and implement to ensure a fair process when dismissal is necessary? • Dismissal due to misconduct • Dismissal due to incapacity • Dismissal due to operational requirements • Automatically unfair dismissals • Remedies applicable if unfair dismissal occurred • Labour court and labour appeal court judgements and examples on unfair dismissal and unfair discrimination

All HR employees, as well as management in any company. It is also advised that any employee attend, to be aware of their own rights and remedies in a situation where there might be unfair dismissal.