Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)

Codes of Good Practice

Dismissal based on Operational Requirements

Schedule 8

Part D - Misconduct

7. Fair reason for misconduct dismissal
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(1)An employee may be dismissed for serious misconduct if the misconduct renders the continuation of the employment relationship intolerable.

 

(2)Subject to the rule that each case should be judged on its merits, serious misconduct may be a single instance of misconduct or repeated misconduct where graduated disciplinary measures have been implemented.