Tag: Anastasia Vatalidis
New dismissal code brings clarity and flexibility for employers
South Africa’s new Code of Good Practice: Dismissal took effect, replacing the previous codes on dismissal and operational requirements. The new dismissal code, guided by the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA), offers employers practical guidance on handling dismissals related to misconduct, incapacity and retrenchments.
CCMA vaccination dismissal ruling unlikely to be final word on issue
On Friday 21 January 2022, the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) delivered a much anticipated first pronouncement on the fairness of a dismissal following an employee’s refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
