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What Every Manager Must Know About the LRA
Thandiwe Mokoena
- 9 January 2024
- Comment 4
The Labour Relations Act affects every manager, even in a small team. Many disputes at the CCMA start with a manager who did not follow a fair process.
Know the basics: fair reasons, fair procedure and written records.
Write it down on the day. Memory fades, but a record does not. Megan O’ConnorGive warnings clearly and keep copies. Let the employee respond before you decide. If you are unsure, speak to your HR manager early. Our workplace skills courses cover these steps in plain language.
Know the basics of fair dismissal
Every manager needs to know the Labour Relations Act. A warning must be fair, recorded and given for a clear reason. Follow the company procedure, let the employee state their side and keep notes of every meeting.
Why a short course helps
Our manager courses in Bryanston use real cases from South African workplaces. Thandiwe Mokoena walks teams through hearings, warnings and records, so small mistakes are caught before they become costly disputes.
Johan Botha
I really enjoyed this post. We used the tips with our sales team in Sandton and saw results within a month. Very useful.
Megan O'Connor
Thank you for the kind words, we are glad the article helped your team. Your support means a lot to us. Thanks!
Nomvula Dlamini
Practical and clear. The advice on training new managers is exactly what our HR team needed. Thank you for sharing it with other South African businesses.
Rajesh Naidoo
Helpful ideas on getting staff to finish training. We have already shared this article with our team leaders in Bryanston. Well done to the whole team.