Written by Elani Vogel | Published on May 2026
Failure to manage disciplinary hearings in line with current legislation can have costly consequences for employers, potentially resulting in the forced reinstatement of or compensation for dismissed staff — even those accused of criminal conduct.
Following the gazetting of the updated Code of Good Practice: Dismissals (Schedule 8) on 4 September 2025, it is essential that companies align their internal policies with these new standards. Employers who fail to integrate these principles into their daily operations risk losing control of the disciplinary process, effectively giving unrepentant employees the upper hand.
“The Code calls for fair reasons and fair procedure when considering the dismissal of an employee whose conduct cannot otherwise be improved,” says Elani Vogel, senior forensic manager at Loxton Forensics.
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