Overview 

Let's delve into the intricacies of defending an unfair dismissal dispute in South Africa. Designed for employers, HR professionals, and legal practitioners, this comprehensive session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to effectively protect your organisation and clients and navigate the challenging realm of employment law. 

You will gain valuable insights and practical knowledge to mount a robust defense against unfair dismissal claims, mitigate potential risks, and safeguard your organisation and client’s interests within the framework the law.  Join Chantelle de Sousa on the 26th of October 2023 from 10:00am -12:00pm  where she will help you to enhance your understanding of unfair dismissal disputes and equip yourself with effective strategies to successfully defend against such claims. 

Content

The webinar will cover the following topics:

• Understanding what an Unfair Dismissal Dispute is: Grasping the legal framework and relevant legislation governing unfair dismissals in South Africa.
• Constructing a Solid Defense: Mastering the art of building a robust defense strategy tailored to the specific circumstances of the unfair dismissal dispute.
• Gathering and Preserving Evidence: Strategies for effective evidence collection and preservation to support your defense case.
• Crafting Persuasive Arguments: Exploring techniques for presenting compelling arguments during dispute resolution procedures at arbitration.
• Leveraging Procedural Fairness: Understanding the importance of procedural fairness and complying with due process throughout the dismissal process.
• Case Studies and Practical Examples: Learning from real-life cases and practical scenarios to gain insight into successful defense strategies and avoid common pitfalls.
• Navigating the CCMA and Bargaining Councils: Exploring the procedures and intricacies of the CCMA and bargaining councils in the context of unfair dismissal disputes.
• Preparing for Alternative Dispute Resolution: Disussing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as conciliation and settlement negotiations, as effective strategies for resolving unfair dismissal disputes.

About the presenter:

Chantelle de Sousa Attorneys is a law firm dedicated to providing cost-effective and efficient all-round labour law services. Chantelle read for the BCom (Law and Economics) and LLB degrees at the North-West University (Potchefstroom) and the LLM (Human Rights, Conflict and Justice) at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Chantelle was admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa in March 2011 Chantelle has worked in various areas of law including intellectual property and human rights in both Europe and the rest of the SADC region. She eventually settled in the field of labour law and has worked with employers, employees and trade unions in the South African labour space. She has an excellent network in the SADC region made up of lawyers, business and civil society. She is fluent in English, Afrikaans and Portuguese.

Who should attend?

• Human Resources personnel,
• labour relations personnel,
• legal practitioners,
• candidate attorneys
• people with an interest in labour law. 

Price

• R 650.00 per person
• Discounts available for group bookings

For those of you who are unable to attend the live webinar, the recording will be made available to you shortly after the event.

Additional material

By attending this webinar you will be provided with:

• A summarised slide presentation.
• Reference documents and/or course material where available.
• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar.