What is an Employee paid when they are Retrenched?

In this week’s video I discuss all the various payments an employee is entitled to when they are retrenched. I start by discussing payments due when the employment relationship terminates (through the contract ending, resignation or dismissal), then payments due specifically when an employee is dismissed and then payments due when an employee is retrenched. […]

Who represents Employees during a Retrenchment Consultation?

When an Employer contemplates dismissing one or more Employees for reasons based on the Employer’s operational requirements (i.e. retrenchment), the Employer must consult with….. Firstly – Any person whom the employer is required to consult with in terms of a collective agreement (this is usually in the case where an Employer belongs to a bargaining […]

Is your Retrenchment a Section 189 or Section 189A (Large Scale Retrenchment)

It is important for both Employers and Employees to know whether their retrenchment falls under Section 189 or Section 189A. Section 189A is commonly referred to as a large scale retrenchment. This article will help you determine whether yours is a Section 189 or Section 189A. A retrenchment is considered a Section 189A, when: Firstly […]

Buying, Selling or Transferring a Business as a Going Concern – You need to watch this video

In this week’s video we take you through the applicable labour law for transferring contracts of employment in the case of a business sale, purchase or transfer as a going concern – specifically Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act. I have worked with many clients who sell, buy or transfer businesses and have seen […]