CCMA AND BARGAINING COUNCIL REPRESENTATION
We provide expert, end-to-end representation for employers at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and various Bargaining Councils, ensuring that your interests are protected and that you are legally and procedurally equipped to manage workplace disputes.
Our Offering Includes:
- Pre-Referral Support
- Assessment of Case Merits – Review of facts, documentation, and applicable law to determine the strength of the employer’s case.
- Response to Referral (LRA Forms) – Drafting and submission of employer responses (e.g. Form 7.11 or 7.13).
- Document Preparation – Compilation of evidence bundles, witness statements, and relevant internal records.
- Representation at Dispute Proceedings
- Conciliation – Representation during conciliation proceedings aimed at reaching amicable settlement where appropriate.
- Arbitration – Skilled representation during arbitration, including cross-examination, argumentation, and presentation of evidence.
- Jurisdictional Objections & Preliminary Points – Raising and arguing procedural or jurisdictional defences where applicable.
- Settlement Negotiations – Strategic advice and support to explore and conclude binding settlements, if desired by the client.
- Post-Hearing Services
- Award Review Support – Guidance on whether a matter should be taken on review to the Labour Court.
- Implementation Support – Assistance with implementation of awards or enforcing compliance where employees fail to honour settlement agreements.
- Dispute Trend Analysis – Insight into common internal issues contributing to disputes, with practical HR and IR solutions to prevent recurrence.
WHY OUR MEMBERS CHOOSE US?
- Labour Law Expertise: Representation by seasoned professionals with in-depth knowledge of CCMA and sectoral bargaining council procedures.
- Cost-Effective: Simple membership fees designed to ensure accessible, ongoing support.
- Minimised Risk: Expert handling reduces the risk of reinstatement orders or adverse awards.
- Professionalism and Confidentiality: Sensitive disputes are handled discreetly and ethically.
- Strategic Insight: We don’t just represent; we partner with you to prevent future disputes.
CCMA AND BARGAINING COUNCIL REPRESENTATION
We provide expert, end-to-end representation for employers at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and various Bargaining Councils, ensuring that your interests are protected and that you are legally and procedurally equipped to manage workplace disputes.
Our Offering Includes:
- Pre-Referral Support
- Assessment of Case Merits – Review of facts, documentation, and applicable law to determine the strength of the employer’s case.
- Response to Referral (LRA Forms) – Drafting and submission of employer responses (e.g. Form 7.11 or 7.13).
- Document Preparation – Compilation of evidence bundles, witness statements, and relevant internal records.
- Representation at Dispute Proceedings
- Conciliation – Representation during conciliation proceedings aimed at reaching amicable settlement where appropriate.
- Arbitration – Skilled representation during arbitration, including cross-examination, argumentation, and presentation of evidence.
- Jurisdictional Objections & Preliminary Points – Raising and arguing procedural or jurisdictional defences where applicable.
- Settlement Negotiations – Strategic advice and support to explore and conclude binding settlements, if desired by the client.
- Post-Hearing Services
- Award Review Support – Guidance on whether a matter should be taken on review to the Labour Court.
- Implementation Support – Assistance with implementation of awards or enforcing compliance where employees fail to honour settlement agreements.
- Dispute Trend Analysis – Insight into common internal issues contributing to disputes, with practical HR and IR solutions to prevent recurrence.
WHY OUR MEMBERS CHOOSE US?
- Labour Law Expertise: Representation by seasoned professionals with in-depth knowledge of CCMA and sectoral bargaining council procedures.
- Cost-Effective:
Simple membership fees designed to ensure accessible, ongoing support. - Minimised Risk:
Expert handling reduces the risk of reinstatement orders or adverse awards. - Professionalism and Confidentiality:
Sensitive disputes are handled discreetly and ethically. - Strategic Insight:
We don’t just represent; we partner with you to prevent future disputes.
LET US TAKE CARE OF THE COMPLEXITIES, SO YOU CAN FOCUS ON GROWTH - JOIN TODAY
REG. No.: LR2/6/3/436
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for employers in the service and manufacturing industries.