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Notice of Code of Good Practice on Dismissal Based on Operational Requirements (Notice 1517 of 1999).

Main Region

First Region

South Africa
Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services
1999-07-16
National
Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Second Region

Establishes a code of good practice for dismissals based on operational requirements. Places procedural and substantive obligations on employers. Requires affected parties to conduct consultation proceedings in order to attempt to reach consensus on appropriate measures to avoid dismissals. Provides for the disclosure by the employer of information on matters relevant to the consultation. Sets criteria for the consultation process. Confirms employees' entitlement to severance pay. Establishes that employees dismissed for operational reasons should be given preference if the employer wishes to hire employees with comparable qualifications again.

Serial region

    Serial title
    Government Gazette
    Date
    1999-07-16
    Volume
    Vol. 409
    Number
    No. 20254
    Page range
    16 p.