What is an unfair retrenchment? An unfair retrenchment occurs where the retrenchment is substantively and procedurally unfair. For example, the employer may not have followed the correct procedure in that he did not consult with the retrenched employees or the reason or the retrenchment may not be based on the operational requirements of the business.

What are the steps of conflict resolution? - Define the source of the conflict - Communicate with the parties involved in the conflict - Listen to both parties - Identify solutions that both parties can support - Assist parties in coming to an agreement.

What is distributive bargaining? Distributive bargaining, also known as zero-sum negotiations, is a negotiation strategy where one party gains only if the other party loses. The ultimate aim is for the parties to respectively try to gain the maximum share from the resources or assets that need to be distributed.

What is a section 189 process? It is the process of retrenchment

Does Mediate Works facilitate workshops? Yes, MW facilitates workshops

What is litigation? The act or process of settling disputes in a court of law.

What is a CEDR accreditation? CEDR is an ADR service provider specialising in conflict resolution.

What is Sexual Harassment? 1. Sexual harassment is unwanted conduct of a sexual nature. The unwanted nature of sexual harassment distinguishes it from behaviour that is welcome and mutual. 2. Sexual attention becomes sexual harassment if: (a) The behaviour is persisted in, although a single incident of harassment can constitute sexual harassment; and/or (b) The recipient has made it clear that the behaviour is considered offensive; and/or (c) The perpetrator should have known that the behaviour is regarded as unacceptable.

What is mediation? A type of alternative dispute resolution process whereby an impartial third-party assists the disputing parties to resolve conflict.

What is commercial dispute resolution? Commercial dispute resolution entails parties relying upon dispute resolution to resolve commercial disputes that arise from a transactional conflict.

What is dispute resolution? Dispute resolution is a process used to resolve disagreements or conflicts between parties.

What is arbitration? A type of alternative dispute resolution process whereby disputing parties appoints an arbitrator to hear their case. The arbitrator makes a decision on the issue; the decision is legally binding on both parties