Retrenchment Support

What is a retrenchment?

A retrenchment is the termination of employees due to redundancy or re-organisation of the employer's business.¹

Key reasons for retrenchments include:

Redundancy
Reorganisation
Economic downturn

¹Source: Retrenchment guide for PMEs Retrenchment guide for PMEs

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