Protection of Businesses Act, 1978
R 385
Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)Chapter VII : Dispute ResolutionPart D : Labour Court161. Representation before Labour Court |
| (1) | In any proceedings before the Labour Court, a party to the proceedings may appear in person or be represented only by— |
| (a) | a legal practitioner |
| (b) | a director or employee of the party; |
| (c) | any office—bearer or official of that party"s registered trade union or registered employers" organisation; |
[Section 161(1)(c) substituted by section 28(a) of Act No. 6 of 2014]
| (d) | a designated agent or official of a council; or |
[Section 161(1)(d) substituted by section 37 of Act No. 12 of 2002]
| (e) | an official of the Department of Labour. |
| (2) | No person representing a party in proceedings before the Labour Court in a capacity contemplated in paragraphs (b) to (e) of subsection (1) may charge a fee or receive a financial benefit in consideration for agreeing to represent that party unless permitted to do so by order of the Labour Court. |
[Section 161(2) inserted by section 28(b) of Act No. 6 of 2014]
