Dismissing an employee during or at the end of a probationary period is a sensitive matter requiring compliance with legal and procedural standards. Probation is not a loophole to bypass fair labour practices. This infographic outlines the legal framework, performance management expectations, employer obligations, and dispute resolution process relating to probationary dismissals under South African labour law.
By Aletta Eksteen
Dispute Resolution Official at Consolidated Employers Organisation (CEO SA)