Procedural fairness is a critical component in handling misconduct cases and ensures employees are treated justly during disciplinary processes. Guided by Section 188(1)(b) of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and Item 4 of the Code of Good Practice: Dismissal, employers are required to follow fair and transparent procedures before imposing disciplinary action. This infographic outlines the key steps to ensure procedural fairness and highlights the consequences of failing to comply with these legal requirements.

 

By Tammy Koekemoer
Dispute Resolution Official at Consolidated Employers Organisation (CEO SA)