Unfair dismissal disputes are referred within 30 days; condonation is discretionary.
| Step | Period | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Internal target: LRA 7.11 referral drafted and signed | +20 days | Firm practice |
| CCMA referral due | +30 days | Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, s191(1)(b)(i) |
| Then | By |
|---|---|
| Internal target: LRA 7.11 referral drafted and signed+20 days · Firm practice | Fri 6 Nov 2026 |
| CCMA referral due+30 days · Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, s191(1)(b)(i) | Mon 16 Nov 2026 |
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20 days from the day it happened, counted in calendar days. The rule is Firm practice. If the last day is not a court day, check whether the rule carries it to the next one.
30 days from the day it happened, counted in calendar days. The rule is Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, s191(1)(b)(i). If the last day is not a court day, check whether the rule carries it to the next one.
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