COVID -19 had and still has a severe impact on South Africa's employees and (15) their businesses. The country saw iconic businesses brought to its knees because of financial difficulty and ultimately running a loss. For businesses to survive, several had to retrench a large part of their workforce. Section 189 of the LRA, when an employer contemplates dismissal based on operational requirements, a consultation must take place. Draft the Section 189 Notice to attend the consultation that businesses should send to the relevant parties in terms of section 189