Advice and representation in labour disputes, unfair dismissal, CCMA proceedings, employment contracts and workplace policies.
Employment disputes move on tight statutory deadlines — an unfair dismissal referral to the CCMA, for instance, generally must be lodged within 30 days. We advise and represent both employees and employers on unfair dismissal, unfair labour practice, retrenchment, CCMA conciliation and arbitration, and the drafting of employment contracts and workplace policies.
For employees, that means acting quickly to protect a claim and building the strongest possible case for reinstatement or compensation. For employers, it means getting process right before a dispute happens — fair procedure, sound contracts and clear policies are the best defence against a costly CCMA finding.
We represent clients across Midrand, Halfway House, Kyalami, Waterfall and Gauteng in matters before the CCMA, bargaining councils and the Labour Court.
Generally 30 days from the date of dismissal. Miss it, and you may need to apply for condonation, which is not guaranteed — act quickly.
Legal representation at CCMA conciliation and arbitration is restricted in some cases (particularly for misconduct and incapacity dismissals) — we advise on whether representation is permitted in your specific matter and prepare you either way.