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RETRENCHMENT <50 EMPLOYEES

Contents

1. MEANING OF RETRENCHMENT
2. WHEN CAN EMPLOYEES BE RETRENCHED
3. THE DUTY TO CONSULT
3.1 Who to consult with
3.2 What to consult about
3.3 Disclosure of information
3.4 What does “consult” mean
4. SELECTION CRITERIA
5. AVOIDING/MINIMISING RETRENCHMENT
6. TIMING OF RETRENCHMENT
7. MITIGATING THE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF RETRENCHMENT
8. SEVERANCE PAY
8.1 The amount
8.2 Where there is no obligation to pay

Downloadable Forms Click here to access these documents in the Forms section

Code of Good Practice.Dismissal (Schedule 8 2025 09 update)
Form 4.1 Retrenchment checklist
Form 4.2 Invitation to consult
Form 4.3 Letter to employees
Form 4.3 Retrenchment Agreement
Form 4.4 Final decision confirmation
Form 4.5 Final consultation (individual employee)
Form 4.6 Notice of termination
Form 4.7 Reference letter

RETRENCHMENT >50 EMPLOYEES

Contents

1. RETRENCHMENT: EMPLOYERS WITH MORE THAN 50 EMPLOYEES
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Facilitator
1.3. 60 days allowed for consultation/facilitation
1.4. Consultation
1.5. After the 60 days

UNPROTECTED STRIKES

Contents

1. COLLECTIVE MISCONDUCT
2. WHEN CAN DISCIPLINARY ACTION BE TAKEN?
3. HOW TO TAKE DISCIPLINARY ACTION
4. DISCIPLINARY ACTION IF EMPLOYEES RETURN FROM WORK

Downloadable Forms Click here to access these documents in the Forms section

Form 9.1 – Notice in anticipation of possible Unlawful Strike
Form 9.2 – Notice after commencement of Unlawful Strike
Form 9.3 – Further notice during Unlawful Strike
Form 9.4 – Unlawful Strike: Ultimatum
Form 9.5 – Unlawful Strike: Notice of Dismissal
Form 9.6 – Unlawful Strike: Notice of Disciplinary Action