Limitations on the use of fixed term contracts and proper use of probationary periods

LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF FIXED TERM CONTRACTS
&
PROPER USE OF PROBATIONARY PERIODS

TRAINER: Donna Merrifield & Pat Stilwell – Diverse Human Resources

Date 1 March 2016
Time 08:30 – 12:30
Venue Chamber House, Royal Showgrounds
COST (includes vat)
Members R590 p/p, R560 p/p for 3/more, R510 p/p for 5/more
Non-members R690 p/p, R660 p/p for 3/more, R610 p/p for 5/more
OVERVIEW
• Introduction to what the law says (Section 198 LRA).
• What is the effect of the 2014 amendments – application, consequences, ‘justifiable reasons’, severance pay, other benefits, procedural aspects.
• Part Time Employees – qualification of benefits.
• Proper Use of Probationary period – why have them?
• The effective use of evaluations during probation.
• Dismissal for poor work performance during or after a probation period – procedural and substantive fairness.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Managers, Business Owners, HR Managers & Practitioners and Supervisors.
Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.