Tag: cross examination
Preparing for an arbitration hearing in the CCMA
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, commonly known as the CCMA, is a statutory body which aims to “advance economic development, social justice, labour peace and the democratisation of the workplace”.
Witnesses are key at hearings
Regardless of whether one is faced with a court hearing, a disciplinary hearing or an arbitration hearing it is always very difficult, and often impossible to win without witnesses.
Hot tub expert evidence catching on
Evidence of experts in dispute hearings can be dealt with efficiently by using the ‘hot tub’ method to deal with disputes issue-by-issue rather than expert-by-expert.
Cross examination at disciplinary hearings
It is a well established and non-negotiable requirement that the employee accused at a disciplinary hearing be allowed to defend himself. This includes challenging the employer’s evidence.
