C.White Attorney Labour Law - CCMA & Training

14/05/2024

ARE YOU FACING A DISCIPLINARY HEARING OR GOING TO THE CCMA-NEED QUICK, INEXPENSIVE HELP?

We offer internet consultations at a discounted rate of R1600 for an hour at short notice.
Our professional attorney will ANALYZE your merits and explain the PRACTICAL steps needed to make you successful in your case.

All you have to do is email us the relevant info to caroline .co.za and make a payment of R1600

TO bOOK AN APPOINTMENT CALL 084 4133436 OR EMAIL US

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16/08/2023

Hi there we have 2 exciting workshops in September 2023.

1. 5th & 6th Sept - Workshop 1: Preparing & Presenting your case at the CCMA. This workshop is aimed at individuals and companies wishing to represent themselves at the CCMA.

2. 13th & 14th Sept - Workshop 2: Disciplinary Hearings. The disciplinary workshop teaches companies how to investigate, draft charges and prepare and present your case at the hearing. It also shows employees how to defend their case at a hearing.

They are 2 day , very practical workshops at a lovely venue.

Please pass the info on to friends.

14/07/2023

Hi there we have another exciting course on preparing and presenting your case at the CCMA.

This course is ideal for applicants going to the CCMA who can't afford a lawyer. It's also perfect for union members, HR staff, labour consultants and lawyers wanting to learn these skills.

We use your own practical examples so you are getting free legal advice in our sessions.

Book now to avoid disappointment. The cost is R2790 for the 2 days training with lunches and refreshments included.

06/06/2023

Hi there I have 2 exciting workshops:-

1.The CCMA workshop is for individuals and companies going to the CCMA who cannot afford a lawyer teaching them the skills required to represent themselves or their company at the CCMA.

2.The other workshop is on disciplinary hearings.

They are 2 day , very practical workshops at a lovely venue. Please pass the info on to friends.

04/04/2023

Join us on 20 April 2023 for an informative and lively talk/discussion on how to succeed at the CCMA. We will be giving you practical tips on how to win your case.

Also, we will explain some of our courses such as how to present your case at the CCMA and how to prepare and present your case at a disciplinary hearing.

09/02/2023

CANNOT PAY FOR AN ATTORNEY-DISMISSED EMPLOYEES WORKSHOP HOW TO PREPARE & PRESENT YOUR CCMA CASE

Many dismissed people cannot afford attorney representation at CCMA so this course is ideal for those needing help. It is run by a labour lawyer who teaches how to prepare & present at the CCMA. Learn the following:-
How to analyze your merits-what are the issues to prove at the CCMA
How to assess & collect evidence,- how to draft your evidence statement & evidence questions for your witnesses
How to prepare cross exam questions for the employer's witnesses which is critical to success.
How to sum up your case with legal arguement
It is a practical workshop & teaches you many useful tips regarding the arbitration process & what is required to win. During the course our expert will help you to understand your merits & what is important to focus on . We allow a max of 10 people so please book promptly to ensure your place. The cost is R3 800.Please sms or call 0844133436 to reserve your place. Payment is required to secure your spot.
The course is held over 2 days in Ferndale Randburg .It includes the workshop and course material.

BE YOUR OWN ATTORNEY & TAKE CONSTRUCTIVE STEPS TO WIN

08/11/2017

WHY YOUR CROSS EXAM OF THE OTHER PARTY’S WITNESSES IS ESSENTIAL FOR PROVING YOUR CASE / DEFENDING A HEARING
Usually only lawyers, especially experienced ones, understand the importance of effective cross examination of the other party’s witnesses!!
When preparing your case at the CCMA or even when defending a disciplinary hearing-you MUST draft cross exam questions for the other party’s witnesses. The legal principle is that if you don’t challenge the other party’s witnesses by questioning their version you are in fact accepting their version of events. Thus, the commissioner or chairman will then decide on a balance of probabilities whose version is more likely to be true yours or the company’s version. It the company’s version is not challenged then the commissioner or chairperson is unlikely to decide in your favour. Thus, the company’s representative is likely to question your version of events BUT are you prepared to question their version and are you prepared for the company’s possible cross exam of you?
You will be surprised how easy it is to ambush a witness who does not anticipate or expect a cross exam especially from a non- lawyer. I have a current case where a client of mine had learnt from me how to cross exam & so when he cross examined the company witnesses at a disciplinary hearing they made essential admissions which helped his case. The company tried to solve this problem by trying to get a new chairperson & starting afresh saying the first chairperson had recused herself. However, it is now on tape or recorded that the company witnesses had a different story ie they are lying as their version changed at the second hearing after the company witnesses had been prepped for my client’s cross exam. There are also evidence issues regarding recordings so tell the company you are recording especially as you may need to appeal.
The BOTTOM LINE is that a good, well prepared cross exam of the other party’s witnesses is essential to help you succeed in winning!!!

16/10/2017

Thank you for the positve feedback re this page-please tell your friends facing disciplinary hearings or ging to the ccma to check out this page

Labour Law Attorney Services & Labour Law Training courses for employers & employees
Specialized workshops: Preparing for Hearings or CCMA

16/10/2017

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR PREPARING YOUR CASE AT A HEARING /THE CCMA
If you are presenting your case at the CCMA or at a hearing it is very important to understand and know the relevant legal issues. Then you know what are the relevant documents or evidence to collect and the relevant questions to ask your witnesses.
Often I see applicants or dismissed employees who want to represent themselves at the CCMA but they have no understanding of the relevant legal issues. For example, I was acting for a company in a constructive dismissal case and the applicant was an engineer who had prepared thoroughly with documents and evidence but he had no clue as to what were the relevant legal issues. Thus, although he presented his version clearly and thoroughly what he presented was irrelevant and not going to help him win .In fact, he had no case as he did not understand what constructive dismissal entails. Thus, he lost his case and the company won.
Do not make this mistake. Ensure you know the legal issues .At the CCMA proving unfair dismissal means showing that on a balance of probabilities your dismissal was either procedurally and or substantively unfair. Procedural unfairness means no proper procedure was followed such as no hearing or no opportunity to be heard by the company regarding their allegations of misconduct or incapacity.
Substantive unfairness means that the company did not have a proper reason to dismiss you .For example, a misconduct dismissal means you must have known of a company rule that you broke or incapacity dismissal for poor performance means you were aware of what was expected but could not meet the standard required. If the company did not have clear rules and did not inform you of them it would be unfair to have dismissed for misconduct. Also, it would be unfair to dismiss for poor performance if the company did not counsel you as to what was expected and give you time and opportunity to improve or if there were external factors beyond your control affecting your performance such as you not receiving info from another department which prevented you from performing.
Essentially ensure you understand the merits of your case and what you need to prove!!