Labour law &
employment

We have a robust track record in advising the corporate community on all employment issues relating to labour matters, with a special focus on resolution of disputes in the labour sector.

Bargaining councils and trade unions have contributed to the complexity of the South African labour sector. To successfully operate in this sector, an up-to-date knowledge of the most recently decided cases and a deep understanding of the relevant labour legislation is required. We have successfully acted on behalf of employers and employees in various disputes in the relevant forums.

We have further advised on collective bargaining issues, drafting employment contracts and agreements and helped develop and implement fair, commercially viable policies and procedures in several industries within the private sector.

We also offer the following services:

• Advising on all aspects of collective labour law, including dealing with trade unions, and industrial action/strikes and lockouts
• Advising on contractual arrangements
• Drafting and advising on executive and other employment agreements as well as workplace policies and procedures
• Assisting with internal misconduct and disciplinary procedures.
• Advising on issues regarding regulatory compliance, unfair dismissals, other unfair labour practices and disputes and litigation concerning discriminatory conduct.