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Online Course: Understanding Retrenchments

ONLINE COURSE: UNDERSTANDING RETRENCHMENTS

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our short online course on Understanding Retrenchments will enable delegates to know how and when a business can reduce the number of employees through retrenchments based on genuine and legally justifiable considerations. This course is intended for Business Owners, HR Professionals, Managers and Union Reps.

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction to Dismissals as defined by the Labour Relations Act
Understanding Business Operational Requirements
Understanding the Types of Retrenchments and Required Procedures as defined by Section 189 of the LRA
Procedural Fairness and Employee Representation
Developing a Selection Criteria
Severance and Other Payments
Large Scale Retrenchments as defined by Section 189A of the LRA

OUTCOMES

Understand how to facilitate a consensus among staff as defined by Section 189 of the LRA
Manage open engagement with affected employees and employee representatives
Understand the purpose and need for consensus
Understand types of retrenchments and the retrenchment processes required in terms of the LRA

COURSE DETAILS

Duration: Half Day

Intended For: Business Owners, HR Professionals, Managers, Union Reps etc.

Course Size: Min. 4 pax; Max, 15 pax

Lecturer: Darren Coetsee

Location: Online – Zoom Meeting

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