Document background
The Disciplinary Action Notice is a crucial document in South African employment law that forms part of an employer's formal disciplinary process. It is used when an employee has violated company policies, demonstrated poor performance, or engaged in misconduct that requires formal disciplinary action. The document must comply with the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 and related employment legislation, ensuring both procedural and substantive fairness. It serves multiple purposes: documenting the incident or issue, communicating the employer's concerns, specifying the disciplinary action taken, outlining required improvements, and protecting both parties' legal interests. The notice should be issued promptly after a disciplinary hearing or investigation and must clearly state the nature of the offense, any previous warnings, the current action taken, and the potential consequences of further infractions.
