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AUTHOR GUIDELINES

We invite submissions from practitioners, labour law scholars and students on topics related to the world of work and its regulation in South Africa and in the region. Before submitting an article for publication, please read the guidelines below. By submitting an article, you will be deemed to acknowledge to understand these guidelines and agree to the terms of publication.

Nature of submissions

We publish a range of submissions including policy briefs, case summaries, summaries of legislation, commentaries and opinion pieces. 

Original pieces

We publish original articles. We generally do not consider articles or submissions which have already been published, unless published under creative commons licence. 

Language style or use

In order to be considered for publication, articles must be written in accessible language. Please take note in particular of the following:

  • keep sentences short

  • ensure clarity in expression and avoid complicated language

  • try to avoid technical jargon (legalese, Latin phrases, technical detail etc.)

  • don’t write lengthy introductions, get to the point as soon as possible

  • don’t use heavy-handed, dramatic language: aim to inform rather than to impress

Submissions should comply with following:

  • Font: Times New Roman or Arial 11

  • Spacing: 1,5

  • Quotes: double quotation marks

  • Headings: We encourage the use of headings but they should not go beyond heading 2.

References

The voice of the author should stand out. The use of references should be minimal. Where possible, articles must use hyperlinks instead of references. No bibliography or list of references is needed.

Word count

We welcome submissions between 1000-1200 (maximum 2000 words). Submissions longer than 2000 words may be accepted for publication under exceptional circumstances.

The copyright in all published articles is vested in the author. By submitting the article for publication, the author grants permission for CENTROW to freely publish the article, through its website and other platforms.

Who decides?

The editorial board may accept, accept with revisions or reject any submission. The editors also reserve the right to unilaterally make small editorial changes that do not affect the substantive content.

When are articles published?

Articles accepted for publication are published on CENTROW’s website without delay and are freely accessible. At the end of every quarter, a selection of articles may be combined to form an Issue, published as a newsletter and circulated through various networks and social media.

Costs

Articles are published at no costs to the author.

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