Retrenchments Simplified

Half-day interactive online course

02 September 2022 (09:00 - 12:00) Interactive Online Course

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Course content

Module 1: Introduction to dismissals in terms of the Labour Relations Act

Module 2: Operational requirements defined

Module 3: Section 189 of the LRA operational requirements dismissals 

• Voluntary retrenchment
• Who must the employer consult with (section 189{1})
• The purpose of consultation
• Duration and consensus seeking process
• Written notice inviting the other party to consult and disclose all relevant information
• Alternatives to a dismissal to be raised by affected employees
• Duration of consultations

Module 4: Substantive and procedural fairness

Module 5: Representations by affected employees and/or their representatives

Module 6: Selection criteria

Module 7: Severance pay and other payments

Module 8: Large scale retrenchments in terms of section 189A 

• The appointment of a facilitator
• Time frame in which a facilitator must perform his/her duties
• If parties decide not to make use of a facilitator
• When may a consulting party not give notice of a strike or refer a dispute to the Labour Court?
• Labour Court application in terms of section 189 A (13) – Fair procedure

Purpose of the course: 

To enable attendees to fairly and effectively reduce the headcount of a business based on genuine and justifiable operational considerations.

Upon completion of the course delegates will be able to: 

• Facilitate a joint consensus seeking process as contemplated in section 189 of the LRA.
• Effectively engage affected employees and their representatives.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of the joint consensus seeking process.
• Initiate a large-scale retrenchment in terms of section 189A of the LRA.

The course will be useful for: 

• HR / IR Practitioners
• Trade union representatives (“Shop Stewards”)
• Business owners
• Trade Union Officials

Price:  

• Price per delegate: Interactive Online Course R 2150-00 
• Price includes course material and certificates.

For further information, contact:

• Hanlie or Peraldo  (012) 661 3208 / (012) 661 1411
• Email [email protected] or [email protected] 

Online registration - Click here 

  Email registration - download booking form for 02 September 2022 Interactive Online Course