What is a CCMA Case?
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) is an independent body that assists both employers and employees in resolving workplace disputes. A CCMA case is when the employee or employer has filed a dispute with the commission to resolve an employment related issue such as unfair dismissal, discrimination or constructive dismissal.
Understand Your Rights
Before you can win a CCMA case it’s important to understand your rights as an employee. The South African labour law protects all employees from unfair treatment by their employers in terms of working hours, remuneration and conditions of service. It also sets out specific procedures that need to be followed should there be any disagreement between employer and employee on any matter related to the employment relationship.
Gather Evidence
In order to win your CCMA case you will need evidence which proves why you are entitled to whatever remedy you are claiming against your employer such as unpaid wages or other benefits due under your contract of employment. This could include emails sent between yourself and the relevant parties at work, pay slips showing outstanding monies owed, correspondence from unions etcetera. Any written communication can help support your claim so make sure it is dated correctly if possible!
Prepare Your Argument
Once you have collected sufficient evidence its time to prepare your argument for presentation before the commissioner at the hearing stage of proceedings if necessary. You will want this argument laid out clearly with concise points explaining why each party should prevail on each point raised in contention whether it’s about overtime payments not being made correctly or vacation leave being denied unfairly by management etcetera…
Engage With Legal Representation
.If possible try engage with legal representation when preparing for a CCMA case either through Unions who offer services free of charge in certain situations or alternatively by engaging directly with Lawyers experienced in Labour Law matters who will provide advice tailored towards improving chances of success during hearings involving claims against Employers not paying salaries according court rulings applicable within South Africa’s jurisdiction .
