Section 189 Retrenchment Checklist for Employers

Effective consultation meetings are key to a fair Section 189 process, fostering open dialogue between employers and employees.

To navigate a Section 189 retrenchment in South Africa, employers must meticulously follow a structured checklist ensuring legal compliance with the Labour Relations Act (LRA). This checklist involves establishing substantive fairness, initiating a formal consultation process, exploring alternatives, applying fair selection criteria, and fulfilling all statutory obligations to mitigate the risk of unfair dismissal claims […]