Employment

We offer strategic advice and assistance on all aspects of employment law, including:

Litigation in the CCMA, Bargaining Councils, Labour Court, Labour Appeal Court, Constitutional Court, and Foreign Jurisdictions
Advising on and drafting of contracts of employment, workplace policies and compliance with legislation affecting the workplace
Investigations into misconduct, preparation of charges and disciplinary processes
Incapacity and poor performance management strategies and processes
Collective bargaining, organisational rights, strikes and lock-outs
Restructuring, retrenchments and turnaround strategies, including business rescue issues
Section 197 transfers of undertakings
Restraints of trade, gardening leave, Anton Pillar and confidentiality disputes
Benefits, including medical aid, pension and provident funds and alternative schemes
Occupational health and safety and workplace safety

We provide expert advice and assistance on all aspects of industrial relations, including:

Negotiations and consultations with unions on all issues affecting the workplace
Investigations into workplace relations and culture with a view to improving trust in the workplace
Assisting with mechanisms for employee participation in the workplace
Strategies for reducing disputes at the workplace
Dealing with community and third party demands at the workplace