New CMMA Rules 2026 Pop-Up Webinar

New CCMA Rules 2026: What Employers, HR and Labour Practitioners Must Do Now

New deadlines. Digital notices. AI. Employer risk.

The 2026 CCMA Rules introduce procedural changes that employers, HR professionals and Labour Relations practitioners need to understand to manage workplace disputes effectively.

From calculating referral deadlines and responding to electronic notices to preparing for arbitration and understanding the treatment of AI-generated information, the new rules have practical implications for how employers handle matters before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).

For organisations dealing with disciplinary disputes, unfair dismissal claims and other employment-related matters, overlooking procedural requirements can create unnecessary legal and financial exposure.

New CCMA Rules 2026: What Employers, HR and Labour Practitioners Must Do Now is a focused, 90-minute webinar designed to help employers understand the most significant changes, identify procedural risks and take practical steps to prepare their organisations.

The session goes beyond an overview of the rules, focusing on what employers need to do differently, which deadlines and procedures require attention, and how to strengthen internal CCMA readiness.

What you will learn

1. Understanding the new CCMA Rules 2026. Examine the structure of the updated rules and identify the most significant procedural changes affecting employers and Labour Relations practitioners.Understand how the revised framework affects dispute management and what organisations should prioritise when reviewing their internal procedures.

2. CCMA deadlines, service and digital notices. Learn how to calculate and manage the principal CCMA time limits correctly.Understand the implications of notices and communications delivered through SMS, WhatsApp, email and the CCMA's electronic platforms, including how employers should monitor and respond to these communications.The session highlights areas where missed notices, incorrect calculations or delayed responses can expose organisations to procedural and financial risk.

3. Conciliation and con-arb procedures. Understand the requirements for preparing for CCMA conciliation and con-arb proceedings.Explore the procedural considerations employers should address before attending hearings and how to ensure that the appropriate representatives, documentation and supporting information are available.

4. Arbitration preparation and AI-generated information. Learn how to prepare effectively for CCMA arbitration under the new rules.The webinar also examines the pre-arbitration treatment of artificial intelligence and AI-generated information, helping practitioners understand the considerations that arise when AI is used to prepare or support workplace dispute documentation.

5. Legal representation and attendance. Review the rules governing representation at CCMA proceedings, including restrictions on legal representation and the importance of understanding who may represent an employer.Consider whether your organisation has the internal capability to manage CCMA proceedings and where additional preparation may be necessary.

6. Applications, costs and enforcement. Explore the procedural requirements relating to CCMA applications, costs and enforcement.Understand the areas where procedural errors can create additional exposure and how employers can improve their internal management of disputes.

7. The employer's 10-point CCMA implementation plan. Translate the new rules into practical organisational action. The webinar concludes with a 10-point CCMA readiness plan to help employers identify areas requiring attention, review internal processes and prepare HR and Labour Relations teams to operate under the revised requirements.

Why should employers attend?

CCMA disputes can become more complicated when employers are unfamiliar with procedural requirements or fail to respond appropriately to notices and deadlines.

The new CCMA Rules make it important for organisations to review how they receive communications, calculate time limits, prepare documentation and manage representation.

This webinar will help employers:

• Understand the significant changes introduced by the 2026 CCMA Rules.

• Identify procedural requirements that could create legal or financial exposure.

• Calculate and manage CCMA deadlines correctly.

• Respond appropriately to electronic notices and communications.

• Prepare for conciliation, con-arb and arbitration proceedings.

• Understand the treatment of AI-generated information in pre-arbitration processes.

• Review legal representation requirements and internal capability.

• Implement a practical CCMA readiness plan.

Who should attend?

This webinar is particularly relevant to HR Managers and Practitioners, Labour Relations and Employee Relations professionals, Industrial Relations specialists, employment law practitioners, business owners, line managers and anyone responsible for managing workplace disputes or representing employers at the CCMA.

Whether your organisation regularly handles CCMA matters or wants to improve its dispute management procedures, this session provides practical guidance on the changes employers need to understand.

Event details

Event: New CCMA Rules 2026: What Employers, HR and Labour Practitioners Must Do Now

Date: Thursday, 5 November 2026

Time: 09:00–10:30

Duration: 90 minutes

Platform: Zoom – Live Online Webinar

Investment: R950 excl. VAT per delegate

Presented by: Global Business Solutions

Contact: info@globalbusiness.co.za for more info.

Understand the new rules, strengthen your CCMA procedures and prepare your organisation to manage workplace disputes with greater confidence.

Presented by Global Business Solutions (GBS)—Your Partner in Strategic HR Compliance

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