Publications

Welcome to the first issue of CEO Compilations – a collection of relevant articles dealing with some of the general processes that may be encountered at the various labour forums, as well as what can be expected before, at and after the CCMA and bargaining councils. In each subsequent issue of this journal, we’ll highlight [...]

Welcome to the second issue of the CEO Compilation series - our collection of relevant articles dealing with some of the general processes that may be encountered at the various labour forums, as well as what can be expected before, at and after the CCMA and bargaining councils. In each issue of this journal, we [...]

Information gathering is probably the most time-consuming and crucial responsibility of the company representative at an Arbitration. The success of the case will largely depend on the preparation in anticipation of the Arbitration. More often than not, inexperienced representatives are under the impression that their responsibility starts and ends on the day of the Arbitration. [...]

The term ‘collective bargaining’ is over a hundred years old and by no means a new concept locally or abroad. This term was first used by Beatrice Webb, a British economist and labour historian. To date, collective bargaining has been regarded as one of the most important functions of a trade union on behalf of [...]

Even the seasoned employer will still have a slight shiver down their spine when confronted with a CCMA matter. It is, for most employers, a process that is daunting and unclear. No one prepares a budding entrepreneur for the trials and tribulations of starting a business, employee staff, making ends meet and least of all, [...]

In our previous compilation, we explored the CCMA Dispute Referral, and the initial process employers will face when dealing with a dispute. In most instances, matters will be resolved during the conciliation process as this is the exact mandate of the CCMA, the speedy and efficient resolution of disputes. Commissioners are trained and encouraged to [...]

Now that we have concluded the standard processes of the CCMA, both informal and formal, both voluntary and statutory, we will be looking at what comes after the CCMA process has been completed and then, finally, what types of “out of the ordinary” processes/referrals one can encounter at the CCMA, in this, our 7th Compilation. [...]