In labour law, there are a number of formalities that need to be adhered to in order for a dismissal to befair. In the National Union of Furniture & Allied Workers South Africa obo Javulani / Dreamworx Bedding (Pty) Ltd - (2020) 29 FBC 8.37.26 also reported at [2020] 12 BALR 1257 (FBC) it is shown that dispensing with certain formalities sometimes still makes the dismissal fair.