WHAT IS ADJUDICATION?

Adjudication is a formal court judgment, that is legally binding on all parties. The Labour Courts are set up under the LRA and are based at the High Court in each province. The Labour Court has the same status as the High Court.

HOW TO REFER A CASE FOR ADJUDICATION

If a case goes to the Labour Court for a court judgment (adjudication), phone the Registrar of the nearest Labour Court to get the necessary referral forms. The judge will hear evidence from both sides and make a judgment.

WHO CAN REPRESENT EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYERS IN A LABOUR COURT CASE?

Employees and employers are entitled to be represented by a attorney in Labour Court cases. Legal aid may be granted to pay for the employee’s attorney. (See Applying for legal aid)

ADJUDICATION APPEALS

A Labour Appeal Court can hear appeals and has the same status as the Supreme Court of Appeal. If either party does not agree with the decisions of the Labour Court, they can appeal to the Labour Appeal Court.