The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) is a dispute resolution body established in terms of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995 (LRA). It is an independent body, does not belong to and is not controlled by any political party, trade union or business.
The CCMA will
- Conciliate workplace disputes;
- Arbitrate certain categories of disputes that remain unresolved after conciliation;
- Facilitate consultations regarding large-scale dismissals due to operational requirements;
- Conduct inquiries by arbitrators;
- Establish picketing rules;
- Determine disputes about demarcation between sectors and areas;
- Facilitate the establishment of workplace forums and statutory councils;
- Compile and publish information and statistics about its activities;
- Consider applications for accreditation and subsidy by bargaining councils and private agencies; and
- Administer the Essential Services Committee.
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