Operational Requirements
Economic, technological, structural, or similar employer needs that may form the basis for retrenchment.
Definition
Operational requirements are the business reasons behind a no-fault dismissal. The practical questions are what changed, why roles may be affected, what alternatives were considered, what information was shared, and how employees were selected.
Key takeaways
Economic, technological, structural, or similar employer needs that may form the basis for retrenchment.
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Common situations
Retrenchment
Workplace restructuring
Selection criteria dispute
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Retrenchment Checklist
Checklist for gathering consultation, selection criteria, severance, and retrenchment process documents.
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Retrenchment Consultation Document Pack: prepare Section 189 notice, Operational-requirements reasons, Organogram and identify missing records before legal advice.
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Economic, technological, structural, or similar employer needs that may form the basis for retrenchment.
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