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CCMA Late Referral Checklist
CCMA Late Referral Checklist for understanding ccma late referral checklist, preparing consultation questions, and comparing related lawyers or law firms.
Prepared byLexuno legal resource team
Time to prepare1-3 hours
Last updatedJune 2026
Before you contact a lawyer
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Before the consultation
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0/3 completedAfterwards
0/3 completedWhen It Applies
You may have missed a CCMA or bargaining-council referral deadline.
You need to organise documents before asking about condonation, forum choice, or whether a late referral can still be considered.
Not For
- Calculating a final deadline, drafting a condonation application, or deciding prospects without legal advice.
Documents
- Dismissal letter
- Outcome letter
- Referral form
- Proof of service
- CCMA correspondence
- Appeal records
- Delay explanation
- Medical or access records
- Underlying dispute evidence
- Question list
Timeline
- Immediately: identify the dispute type and key dates.
- Before consultation: collect referral, service, delay, and merits documents.
- During consultation: confirm forum, deadline, and missing evidence.
- Afterwards: calendar filing and hearing steps.
Tips
- Lead with dates.
- Keep the lateness explanation factual.
- Attach proof for every important date if possible.
- Do not delay further while looking for perfect records.
Warning Signs
- You are unsure when the dismissal or dispute date occurred.
- The referral may have gone to the wrong forum.
- The lateness explanation is unsupported.
- A set-down, objection, or ruling date is close.
This checklist is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.
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