Labour Law

South Africa has a unique and highly regulated labour environment, which often requires careful, practical, and informed legal guidance. We assist employers and employees with a wide range of labour law matters, from the preparation of employment-related documents to representation in dispute resolution proceedings, disciplinary processes, retrenchments, and Labour Court matters.

We can assist with the following:

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• Drafting of employment contracts, notices, and labour-related documents, including:

  • Employment contracts;

  • Independent contractor agreements;

  • Mutual separation agreements;

  • Written and/or final warnings;

  • Notices to attend disciplinary hearings;

  • Suspension notices;

  • Restraint of trade agreements, including enforcement and advisory services;

  • Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements.

• CCMA matters, including:

  • Conciliation, arbitration, and con-arb proceedings;

  • Rescission applications;

  • Certification of arbitration awards;

  • Section 142A applications.

• Labour Court matters, including:

  • Statements of case;

  • Urgent interdicts;

  • Review applications.

• Disciplinary hearings, including:

  • Chairing disciplinary hearings;

  • Providing recommendations following disciplinary proceedings.

• Retrenchments, including:

  • Drafting the necessary notices;

  • Advising on and assisting with the retrenchment process.