If you have been dismissed from work without due process/without a valid reason or if feel that you have been unfairly treated by your employer.

A labour dispute relates to any conflict that exists in the relationship between employer and employee.

Unfair conduct relates to differential or discriminatory treatment by an employer towards an employee.

The speed in which your matter can be dealt with can only be determined by the facts of your case. In terms of the CCMA, you must refer your dismissal dispute in writing within 30 days. The CCMA would the assist you in facilitating conciliation where a certificate of outcome will be issued. After the certificate is issued, and the dispute remains unresolved, you will be directed to refer the matter to either arbitration or the Labour Court where the dispute will be finalized by either an Arbitration Award or an Order from the Labour Court.

The terms of your employment contract cannot be changed unilaterally unless the contract specifically allows the employer to do so.

Resolution of a dispute is important because employment is a necessity in our economy. It is more important to resolve any dispute between employer and employee as soon as possible to preserve the employment relationship.