How the CCMA Helps to Resolve Labour Disputes in South Africa CCMA stands for the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration. The CCMA is specific to South Africa and acts as an independent body without any links to political parties or corporate entities. As such, the CCMA is able to provide an objective platform for
Understanding Employment Law in South Africa Regarding Fair and Unfair Dismissals Understanding employment law in South Africa is essential, whether you are an employee or an employer. Our labour law attorneys have a thorough understanding of employment law in South Africa and represent employers, employer organisations, labour unions, and employees. As such, we have an
Why Understanding Unfair Dismissals Is Important for South African Employers As an employer, you need to have an in-depth understanding of unfair dismissals to ensure that you do not find your company on the wrong side of a CCMA ruling following a complaint by an employee or employees regarding unfair dismissals. As labour law attorneys
What Every Employer Should Know About Employment Contracts in South Africa If you are an employer, it is highly recommended that you make use of lawyers or attorneys versed in labour law to help you draft employment contracts, to ensure compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment and Labour Relations acts. These labour law lawyers
Procedures for Referring an Unfair Dismissal Dispute to the CCMA According to the CCMA, unfair dismissal, workplace changes, wages and work conditions, and discrimination disputes can be referred to them for dispute arbitration. It is important to understand that you don’t need your employer’s permission to refer a dispute to the CCMA. You cannot ask
When is Discrimination in the Workplace Unfair and What Can You Do? It is important to understand that it is not seen as discrimination in the workplace if an employer discriminates for affirmative action reasons. Employers who have 50 or more employees or who have annual income exceeding the amount stipulated by the Employment Equity
