This webinar explores the Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissal under the Labour Relations Act. Participants will gain practical insights into probation, incapacity, operational requirements, and termination of employment, with guidance on navigating complex dismissal scenarios while maintaining compliance and balancing the rights of employers and employees.
This session provides a comprehensive examination of the proposed updates in the Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissal. It focuses on how the code impacts the management of probationary employees, incapacity cases, operational requirements, and serious misconduct. The discussion will highlight key legal considerations, procedural fairness, and the practical realities faced by small and large employers alike.
Key Topics Covered:
• Legal and procedural requirements for dismissals during and after probation
• Understanding incapacity dismissals, including work-related injury and cultural fit
• Streamlining retrenchment processes for small vs. large employers
• Termination based on serious misconduct: thresholds and employer obligations
• Implications of dismissal during illegal strikes
• Balancing legal compliance with operational realities in small businesses
• Internal and external auditors
• Compliance officers
• HR professionals
• Legal advisors
• Line managers
• Business owners (especially SMEs)
• Trade union representatives
• Anyone involved in employee relations or dismissal processes in South Africa
