Considering the CCMA? Here is what you need to know

A lack of information or comprehension of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (Hereinafter the “CCMA”) and its processes can prevent the public from taking advantage of the commission’s accessible and low-cost services, causing frustration. For those unfamiliar with labour laws and not part of the legal profession, navigating the CCMA can seem intimidating […]

Arbitration series – Part One: What are the benefits of arbitration?

There are different forms of arbitration. PAA Ramsden enunciates there being consensual arbitration, statutory arbitration (such as the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995), court-directed arbitration, ad hoc arbitration, institutional arbitration, documents-only arbitration, fast-track arbitration, ex parte arbitration, and multi-party arbitration. All these different forms, according to arbitration proponents, have their own advantages, especially when compared to litigation. In general, these advantages are: Speed/Saving Time  Arbitration is usually quicker in bringing resolution to a dispute than litigation. The primary factors, in this case, being lengthy delays […]