Month: September 2020

Corona Does Not Give Employer the Right to Retrench At Will

September 2020 LABOUR BRIEF NO. 432 Retrenchments are a big part of the New Normal, but the new normal does not give employers the license to retrench at will. When an employer contemplates retrenching employees it is strictly required by the Labour Relations Act (LRA) to consult first about this prospect before making any decision…