Labour law very reluctantly allows employers to terminate the employment of workers but only after the employer has proved that the employee deserved to be dismissed and that the employee had a fair hearing prior to dismissal.

The Star 7 August 2007

 

This statement reflects on only one aspect of Labour Law but it carries an ominous warning that underlines all Labour Law, the obligation is on the employer to comply with legislation with regard to the relationship with employees and their activities.

 

Our Labour Law associates have a number of years experience and are able to provide services to our clients comprising the following:

 

· Advice on employment processes and labour law aspects that may have a bearing on the client

· Incident avoidance guidelines

· Provide labour legislation up dates with regular news letters or on site seminars

· Access to labour specific legal documents such as written warnings, suspension notices

· Assistance and support with discipline, incapacity and grievances

· Support for CCMA and at bargaining council conciliation and arbitration matters

· Negotiating with unions and bargaining councils on labour relation issues

· Management and dispute resolution during strike and collective bargaining situations

· Compiling and evaluation of internal disciplinary codes including policies and procedures

· Support during retrenchment and restructuring proceedings

· Incapacity and incompatibility hearings

 

Combined with our other services we are able to draw on various resources to provide input and support on various aspects of labour relations and during dispute situations.

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