Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry and Another v Prinsloo (C705/2006)
Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry and Another v Prinsloo (C705/2006) [2007] ZALCCT 17 (27 March 2007)
The Labour Court found that Mr Prinsloo's conduct during the arbitration proceedings, including insulting and belittling the Commissioner, improperly anticipating the award, and making baseless accusations of bias and disrespect, constituted contempt of the Commission under Section 142(8)(g), (h), and (i) of the Labour Relations Act. The Court confirmed that Commissioners are empowered to make findings of contempt, but only the Labour Court may confirm and sanction such findings. The Court rejected the respondent's arguments that his conduct was merely a result of frustration or misunderstand…
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- Contempt Of Commission
- Commissioner Powers
- Representation Rights
- Arbitration Proceedings
- Labour Relations Act
- Sanctions For Contempt