1.        DEALING WITH REFERRALS FOR UNFAIR DISMISSALS AND / OR RETRENCHMENTS A THE CCMA / BARGAINING COUNCIL

1.1             Understanding the basis for CCMA referrals – the difference between dismissals and unfair labour practices

1.2             Understanding the different basis for dismissals under the Labour Relations Act

a)        Misconduct dismissals

b)        Incapacity dismissals

1.3             The referral from LRA 7.11

1.4             Preparing for conciliation

1.5             Jurisdictional issues

1.6             Points in limine – what are they, when and how to raise them

1.7             The issue of representation

1.8             Rules of Evidence & cross examination – how to prepare questions

1.9             Disputes that must be arbitrated – How to prepare for arbitration – pre-arb check list

1.10        Deciding on witnesses

1.11        Issuing subpoenas

1.12        Pre-arbitration conference

1.13        Bundle of documents

1.14        Preparing and checking your evidence and cross examination questions, preparing your opening statement, drafting closing statement depending on the evidence presented and case research

1.15        The Rules of the CCMA

1.16        Awards, settlement issues and agreements

1.17        Difference between rescission and review