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

Rules for the Conduct of Proceedings in the Labour Court

24. Costs

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1)The fees of one advocate and one attorney may be allowed between party and party, unless the court on application authorises the fees of additional advocates and attorneys.

 

2)The fees of any additional advocate authorised in terms of subrule(1) must not exceed one half of those of the first advocate, unless the court directs otherwise.

 

3)The costs between party and party allowed in terms of a judgment or order of the court, or any agreement between the parties, must be calculated and taxed by the taxing master at the tariff determined by the order or agreement, but if no tariff has been determined, the tariff applicable in the High Court will apply.

 

4)Qualifying fees for expert witnesses may not be recovered as costs between party and party unless otherwise directed by the court during the proceedings.