Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and ArbitrationRules for the Conduct of Proceedings before the CCMA, 2023Part One: Serving and Filing Documents9. How to seek condonation for referral documents and applications delivered late |
| (1) | This Rule applies to any referral document or application delivered outside of the applicable time period prescribed in the Act, applicable employment law or these Rules. |
| (2) | A party must apply for condonation in terms of Rule 31. |
| (2A) | Condonation may also be applied for using the official Commission electronic referral online portals as included in Schedule One. |
| (3) | An application for condonation must set out the grounds for seeking condonation and must include details of the following: |
| (a) | the degree of lateness; |
| (b) | the reasons for the lateness; |
| (c) | the referring party's prospects of succeeding with the referral and obtaining the relief sought against the other party; |
| (d) | any prejudice to the other party; and |
| (e) | any other relevant factors. |
| (4) | The Commission may assist a referring party to comply with this Rule. |