Northern Province Development Corp v CCMA and Others (J2076/00) [2001] ZALC 113 (31 July 2001)

Northern Province Development Corp v CCMA and Others (J2076/00) [2001] ZALC 113 (31 July 2001)

The court held that the complaint regarding job grading does not fall within the statutory definition of a residual unfair labour practice under the Labour Relations Act. The issue raised by the respondents is a matter of mutual interest and not an unfair labour practice as contemplated by the Act. Consequently, the commissioner acted outside his powers in granting the relief, and the award must be reviewed and set aside.

Citation
[2001] ZALC 113
Parties
Applicant: Northern Province Development Corp; Respondent: CCMA & Others
Court
Labour Court
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
31 July 2001
Case Number
J2076/00
Procedural Posture
Review Application / Judgment
Outcome
The award of the commissioner is reviewed and set aside with costs.
Judges
A A Landman
Legal Topics
Unfair Labour Practice, Job Grading, Commissioner Powers, Mutual Interest
Labour Law Unfair Labour Practice Job Grading Commissioner Powers Mutual Interest

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Parties

Northern Province Development Corp

Applicant

CCMA & Others

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Review Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the grading complaint by the individual respondents constitutes a residual unfair labour practice under the Labour Relations Act.
  2. 2 Whether the commissioner had jurisdiction to grant the relief awarded.

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the complaint regarding job grading does not fall within the statutory definition of a residual unfair labour practice under the Labour Relations Act. The issue raised by the respondents is a matter of mutual interest and not an unfair labour practice as contemplated by the Act. Consequently, the commissioner acted outside his powers in granting the relief, and the award must be reviewed and set aside.

Court Disposition

The award of the commissioner is reviewed and set aside with costs.

Orders

  • The award delivered by the commissioner is reviewed and set aside.
  • The applicant is awarded costs.