{"id":43107,"date":"2025-09-09T10:30:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T08:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/?p=43107"},"modified":"2025-09-26T07:11:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T05:11:36","slug":"pulse-dismissals-retrenchments-new-code-of-good-practice-takes-effect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/pulse-dismissals-retrenchments-new-code-of-good-practice-takes-effect\/","title":{"rendered":"Pulse | Dismissals & retrenchments: New Code of Good Practice takes effect"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last week, the new Code of Good Practice: Dismissal<\/u><\/a> (\u2018the Code\u2019) came into effect following its recent publication in the Government Gazette. Significantly, the Code establishes a unified framework for employees, employers, and trade unions by replacing and consolidating the long-standing Schedule 8 Code of Good Practice on Dismissals and the Code of Good Practice Based on Operational Requirements.<\/p>\n

Signalling a modernisation of the legal framework regulating dismissals under South African law, the Code provides guidance on dismissing workers for incapacity, misconduct, and operational requirements, namely retrenchments in terms of the Labour Relations Act. Notably, the Code is formulated generally and allows reasonable departures where circumstances permit, especially for small businesses. Recognising that employers and employees should \u2018treat each with mutual respect\u2019, the Code\u2019s key features include:<\/p>\n