Section 189 Consultation
The consultation process used before many operational-requirements dismissals.
Definition
Section 189 consultation is meant to be a meaningful engagement about the reasons for possible retrenchment, alternatives, timing, selection criteria, severance, assistance, and the information employees or representatives need to respond.
Key takeaways
The consultation process used before many operational-requirements dismissals.
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Common situations
Retrenchment consultation
Workplace restructuring
Selection criteria dispute
Related resources
Resources and guides
Retrenchment Checklist
Checklist for gathering consultation, selection criteria, severance, and retrenchment process documents.
Labour LawClient Document PackRetrenchment Consultation Document Pack
Retrenchment Consultation Document Pack: prepare Section 189 notice, Operational-requirements reasons, Organogram and identify missing records before legal advice.
Labour LawPreparation PackEmployment Dispute Pack
Employment Dispute Pack for organising facts, dates, documents, and next steps before seeking labour law help.
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What does Section 189 Consultation mean?
The consultation process used before many operational-requirements dismissals.
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