Discipline and Dismissals in the South African Workplace: A Guide to Misconduct, Retrenchment and In

The definitive practical guide to discipline and dismissal in South African workplaces.

Successfully managing employee discipline requires more than knowing the law - it demands practical judgement, procedural fairness and confident decision-making. This comprehensive handbook explains misconduct, poor performance, incapacity and retrenchment in clear, accessible language, supported by current legislation, leading case law and relevant CCMA awards. Whether used as a workplace reference or academic resource, it provides practical tools to help organisations implement fair procedures, minimise legal risk and build productive workplace relationships.

The book offers practical guidance on:

• Conducting fair disciplinary investigations and hearings
• Managing misconduct and progressive discipline
• Addressing poor work performance and incapacity
• Implementing fair retrenchment procedures
• Applying procedural and substantive fairness
• Understanding the remedies available for unfair dismissal
• Complying with the Labour Relations Act and the 2025 Code of Good Practice: Dismissal
• Avoiding costly disputes before the CCMA and Labour Courts