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More specifically, the workshop dealt with relevant case law as well as amendments to the rules becoming effective from 1 January 2019 and 1 March 2020, respectively.  \nthe 2023 amendments are out!  \nThe amendments are mainly driven by the following considerations:  \n• the application of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (‘POPIA’)  \n• case law development  \n• streamlining of the rules on the basis of administrative considerations  \n• online and virtual service delivery, largely driven by the needs created by the Covid-19 pandemic  \nA. amendments to the CCMA rules to be dealt with during the upcoming fast track sessions  \n2023 amendments  \nIn line with the aforesaid considerations, the following amendments have, inter alia, been introduced:  \n• a new rule dealing with the application of POPIA covering the scenarios where a party serves or files documents on the CCMA or the other party or processes documents that contain personal information  \n• rule 1 – removing ‘tele-fax’ from the rule and re-introducing filing to be in compliance with rule 7  \n• rule 2(1)– reference to the head office and the regional offices has been removed to avoid the need to distinguish between such offices  \n• rule 2(3)– introducing the referral option of the official CCMA electronic referral online portals  \n• rule 3 – the words ‘on a day between 16 December and 7 January’ have been removed, entailing that the period between such dates is not to be ‘subtracted’ for the purposes of calculating the days for the referral periods  \n• rule 4 – permitting ratification of documents not signed or signed by a person who is not entitled to represent a party in terms of the rules  \n2023 amendments  \n• allowing for a signature to include an electronic signature and dealing with the fact that the CCMA electronic referral online platforms do not provide for the signature of a referring party  \n• rule 5(4)– a change as to how service may be ordered  \n• rule 7 – an amendment as to how a document will be regarded as filed with the CCMA, to deal with an online referral or condonation application  \n• rule 9(1)– the amendment makes it clear that, when seeking condonation for a late referral and where applications have been delivered late, both the time periods set out in the applicable employment laws, as well as the time periods set out in the rules, are to be taken into account  \n• rule 9(2)– making it clear that an application for condonation can be made at referral or at anytime of the proceedings  \n• rule 10 – provision is to be made for online electronic referrals; the requirement that a referral must be signed has been removed, whilst proof of service and, if applicable, an application for condonation, is still required  \n• rule 10(3)– the current sub-rule has been deleted and, in terms of the new provision, where a referral is made out of time and if condonation has not been attached to it, the commissioner has the discretion to determine how condonation should be dealt with  \n• rule 13 – redefining the consequences if any party fails to attend the scheduled conciliation  \n• rule 13(1A)– introducing the jurisdiction to establish picketing rules before the issuing of a certificate of non-resolution  \n• rule 18 – dealing with the consequences when the request for arbitration is made by other means than the official CCMA electronic referral online portals; the peremptory requirement to sign a request is removed whilst proof of service and condonation are still requ","cbCaiaIKyCY4DPnH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaIKyCY4DPnH","pdf",1024762,14,"English","# 2023 Amendments to the CCMA Rules\n## Key considerations behind the amendments\n## Amendments covered in upcoming fast track sessions","[{\"question\":\"What were the main drivers for the 2023 CCMA rules amendments?\",\"answer\":\"The amendments were mainly driven by the application of POPIA, case law development, streamlining for administrative considerations, and the need for online/virtual service delivery linked to Covid-19.\"},{\"question\":\"How do the amendments address electronic service, filing, and online referrals?\",\"answer\":\"The brochure highlights new and updated rules for filing and referral options through official CCMA electronic referral online portals, including changes to signature requirements and what proof of service and condonation must still be provided.\"},{\"question\":\"What changes relate to condonation for late referrals and late delivery?\",\"answer\":\"It clarifies that both time periods under applicable employment laws and time periods in the rules are considered when seeking condonation, and that applications for condonation can be made at referral or at any time during the proceedings.\"}]","2023 Amendments to the CCMA Rules brochure - FAST TRACK SEssions | PDF",1791030598,35]