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Navigating the Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissal
Understand the key changes. Stay compliant.
The landscape of workplace dismissals in South Africa is changing.
Recently released for public comment, the Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissal introduces significant changes that every employer, HR professional, and legal advisor must understand.
Whether you’re managing retrenchments, poor performance, or procedural fairness, these updates are more than just policy tweaks. They represent a legal and practical shift in how dismissals should be approached going forward.
What You'll Get
Access a 2-hour recorded training session, delivered by seasoned labour law experts Paul Cooley (Workplace Strategies) and Marleen Potgieter (Equity Works).
- Understand what’s changing
- Learn how it applies in real situations
- Get practical takeaways for your team or organisation
This session is ideal for HR professionals, legal advisors, team leads, and anyone involved in managing people and risk.
What This Training Covers
- New relief for small businesses – a welcomed shift, but with grey areas around interpretation.
- Operational requirements dismissals (retrenchments) – newly included in the Draft Code and what this means in practice.
- Misconduct and poor performance dismissals – expanded considerations when assessing fairness.
- Updated procedural fairness – including stricter obligations around disciplinary rules and employee notifications.
Meet Your Expert Trainers
Paul Cooley
Founder of Workplace Strategies, Paul brings over 20 years of international experience in employment law, industrial relations, and HR advisory. Known for his practical, strategic guidance, he helps businesses manage employment relationships effectively and lawfully.
Marleen Potgieter
With over 25 years in labour law, Marleen is known for helping companies build strong compliance foundations while fostering functional, harmonious workplaces. Her strength lies in translating complex legal changes into implementable, people-focused practices.