Training and Sensitisation Session Calendar

Given the challenges faced by ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, retrenchment may be an inevitable reality for some organisations. This two-part session will explore the correct retrenchment process to be followed and provide essential guidance so that Employers are able to avoid critical errors and missteps and mitigate any potential risk of litigation.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Part One:

• Preparing a retrenchment plan
• Writing the retrenchment letter
• Required retrenchment procedure and protocols
• Correct application and understanding of the LIFO principle
• Your retrenchment checklist - critical factors to consider

Part Two: Examination of the Retrenchment and Severance Benefits Act:

• Notice period and related implications
• Severance payout
• Calculating severance benefits
• Failure to pay severance

FACILITATORS

Mr. Wendell Seepersad, Attorney-at-Law and Industrial Relations Consultant

TARGET AUDIENCE

All interested persons

Dates

Part One: 21st January 2021

Part Two: 22nd January 2021

Time

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon daily.

PROGRAMME COST (Per Person)

$950.00 plus vat (ECA Members)

$1,200.00 plus vat (Non-Members)