Who should be retrenched first?
- Unless there is an agreement, the last person employed in the category goes first, unless the employer records reasons for choosing someone else s. 71.
- Under the Central Rules, a seniority list must be posted at least seven days before the retrenchment rule 28(1).
Where this uses the Central Rules, your State's Rules may differ: see your State.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026 · written from the official text · not reviewed by a lawyer. This explains the law in general and does not decide your case.