Implications of the Labour Relations Act on HR

• The human resources function should follow due process such as the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and Labour Appeals Court before dismissing employees
• Workers should be allowed to form workplace forums that serve the interests of all employees
• The HRM should ensure that negotiation and employee participation in decision making takes place within the workplace
• Employees rights as stipulated in the constitution should be protected so that social justice, economic development and labour peace are enabled