Information that parties need to know
It is important to keep records of employement that should  onclude but not be limited to letters of employemnt, leave records, terrmination date etc. Even where the agreement was verbal, the parties must ensure that they have their facts ready when coming to court

The Industrial Court is a court of first instance with the same legal status as the High Court.  As a result, appeals against decisions of the Industrial Court are appealable as of right to the Court of Appeal.  The decision of the Court of Appeal is final.

The Court employs permanent interpreters whose responsibility is to translate proceedings in the language that all the parties understand.  The language employed in court is English and the evidence, pleadings, processes and record of proceedings must be in that language.

If the party or a witness in any proceedings does not understand English, the Registrar arranges for an interpreter who can speak the language understood by the party or witness.  The service is free of charge.