South African Council for Educators Act, 2000
R 385
Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and ArbitrationRules for the Conduct of Proceedings before the CCMAPart Four : Arbitrations19. When must the parties file statements |
(1) | The Commission or a commissioner may direct— |
(a) | the referring party in an arbitration to deliver a statement of case; and |
(b) | the other parties to deliver an answering statement. |
(2) | A statement in terms of sub-rule (2) must— |
(a) | set out the material facts upon which the party relies and the legal issues that arise from the material facts; and |
(b) | be delivered within the time-period specified by the commissioner. |
(3) | The commissioner has a discretion to continue with the matter despite non-compliance with a commissioner's directive. However, any non-compliance may be taken into account when considering costs at the conclusion of the arbitration hearing. |