Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)

Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration

Rules for the Conduct of Proceedings before the CCMA

Part Four : Arbitrations

21. When must the Commission notify parties of an arbitration

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The Commission must notify the parties in writing of an arbitration hearing at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the scheduled date, unless the parties agree to a shorter period or reasonable circumstances require a shorter period. The time period of twenty-one (21) days runs from the date the notification is sent by the Commission unless sent by registered mail in which case an additional seven (7) days must be allowed.