The New Code of Good Practice: Dismissal

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming online webinar on the newly gazetted Code of Good Practice: Dismissal, Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA).

Effective 04 September 2025, the new Code replaces the previous framework and introduces clearer, modernised guidelines for fair dismissals. It offers practical direction on dismissals relating to misconduct, incapacity, and operational requirements.

Key highlights:

• Clearer guidelines for misconduct, incapacity & retrenchments
• Special considerations for small businesses – less rigid processes
• Greater emphasis on informality in disciplinary procedures
• Expanded rules for unprotected strikes
• Broader grounds for incapacity (e.g. imprisonment, incompatibility)
• Focus on the real impact of misconduct when deciding sanctions
• Ensuring performance standards are achievable before dismissal

This is a crucial update for employers, HR practitioners, and Industrial Relations professionals to understand and implement.