by Ivan Israelstam | Jul 25, 2022 | ARBITRATION, CCMA, Corporate, COVID-19, CROSS-EXAMINATION, Disciplinary Codes, Disciplinary Hearing, Dismissal, Employees, EMPLOYERS, HR POLICIES, Labour Court, Labour Law, Labour Law for Employers, Labour Relations Act, Retrenchments
South Africa’s Constitution gives all accused persons the right to defend themselves. Cross examination is a key tool used for this purpose. It is used universally in courts and tribunals and gives an accused the opportunity to challenge his/her accusers. However, it...
by Ivan Israelstam | Oct 16, 2020 | CCMA, CROSS-EXAMINATION, Disciplinary Hearing, Labour Court, Labour Relations Act
At a hearing arranged to discipline an employee both parties are entitled bring witnesses. These witnesses may come from inside or outside the workplace. The accused employee has the right to cross-examine the witnesses brought by the employer. The employer is not...
