[L121] HOW TO PREPARE OPENING STATEMENT FOR CCMA ARB/ DISCIPLINARY HEARING- South African Labour Law

purpose of a good opening statement at the CCMA arbitration or disciplinary hearing is to convey a confident impression that you are prepared for your case. An opening statement is a like a roadmap and shows what the key elements of your case are. In this video we discuss our formula for preparing an opening statement that you can use for your unfair dismissal case at the CCMA or during workplace disciplinary inquiries. We also go through a practical example to show you how to prepare your own statement.
This video also includes our best tips from South African Labour Law on how to present your case so that you can be prepared and feel confident.
The information is by Aslam Moolla who is an Attorney and can also be used in South African Courts.
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Timestamps:
00:00 How to prepare a good opening statement for your case
00:32 What is the purpose of an opening statement at the hearing?
01:10 Step by step guide on how to prepare opening statement
02:25 Example that can be used for your CCMA hearing or case
03:25 Practical tips for unfair dismissal cases
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💼 Aslam Moolla is a licensed Attorney with a Masters in Law who specializes in Divorce and Labour Law. In 2014, he was awarded the Lexis Nexis Prize by the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Our law office is based in Umhlanga, Durban. We developed this series of videos to show you how to handle yourself in court and achieve the best outcome for your case.
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This video does not create an attorney-client relationship between Aslam Moolla and videos. Please consult an Attorney to get specific legal advice to your specific situation.
Resources cited in this video:
Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995
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[@cathyspengler9592]

Thank you so much! Like the commissioner said, I am a layperson, this totally organised my thoughts and expectances for the arbitration day.

[@nkululekom3]

To be honest, you helped to decide whether i should take my case to ccma . now that it is going for arbitration- this video is what i was just needing. thank you

[@legalleaderssouthafricanla7309]

Hello Nkululeko
Thank you for the positive feedback. We appreciate!
We wish you all the best with your upcoming case. Good luck.

[@OnyxMoon81]

Thank you 🙏🏼
Very informative and helpful!

[@legalleaderssouthafricanla7309]

Hello Onyx
You most welcome!
And goodluck with your case!
Rgds,
Legal Leaders

[@OnyxMoon81]

@@legalleaderssouthafricanla7309 Thank you, much appreciated!

[@davidlubowa1240]

Thanks so much for sharing

[@yazdaanrafik3118]

Really interesting. Thank you for making these videos.

[@legalleaderssouthafricanla7309]

Thank you for the positive feedback Yazdaan.

[@dorcasboyina8565]

How about when you're attending arbitration case for Unfair Discrimination (opening statement)

[@sylvesterndinisa3740]

Thanks so much I am looking forward to use your skills I have a case against me at work which is sitting to tomorrow

[@223costa]

How did it go?

[@dallasnoble8329]

Good, thank you

[@legalleaderssouthafricanla7309]

Hello Dallas
You welcome and thank you for the positive feedback.
If you would like us to take a look at your case - please email us on [e-mail]
All the best!
Aslam Moolla
Attorney

[@preciousnko3389]

Maybe if you can assist with an opening statement for the employer side

[@legalleaderssouthafricanla7309]

Sure- we can assist you
Contact our offices for further details
Our details are in the description above

[@seangrewan6914]

Are you allowed to read it from your sheet

[@bonisiwemlaba5321]

Hello sir I'm a 1st year LLB student....how can I go about doing an opening address for my client as a legal practitioner
I'm having an assignment on that.
Anyway that you for this video it gave me a clue on what is required of me.

[@eulendathoka3229]

Can I use same statement on conciliation and arbitration

[@legalleaderssouthafricanla7309]

Hello Eulenda
Yes you may
But this is more used for arbitration at CCMA for unfair dismissal or unfair labour practice in terms of Labour Relations Act