CONSULTING
We consult on a diverse range of employment related matters which include the following:
- Disciplinary, grievance and incapacity proceedings
- Restructuring & Retrenchments
- Performance Management
- Transfers of a business as a going concern
- Collective bargaining
- Negotiation of contracts and employment related agreements
- Advice in respect of statutory obligations ie: BCEA, LRA, EEA & COIDA
- Unfair Discrimination
- Workplace Bullying
- Sexual Harassment
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
We advise and represent clients at all dispute resolution forums. These disputes extend to matters relating to:
- Unfair dismissals & labour practices
- Strikes and lock-outs
- Organisational Rights
- Unfair Discrimination
- Collective Agreements
- Non-compliance with Employment Equity Act & Basic Conditions of Employment Act
DRAFTING
We draft customised documentation namely, reports, opinions, agreements, legal documentation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to the following:
- Settlement agreements
- Contracts of employment
- Independent contractor agreements
- Restraints of trade
- Lock-out notices & ultimata
- Disciplinary, grievance and performance management procedures
- Collective Agreements
- Training Agreements
- Agreements relating to S 197 of the LRA
- Dispute resolution
- Employment Equity
- Company HR/Employee Manuals
AUDITS & COMPLIANCE
We assist in conducting audits to ensure that our clients are compliant with all of the necessary employment legislation, as well as any award or order that is issued in this regard. This extends to audits in respect of HR documentation, as well as compiling necessary checklists and guidelines.
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
We chair a plethora of hearings on behalf of our clients, including disciplinary, grievance, incapacity and appeal enquiries. We further assist in the mediation of employment disputes which further extends to matters concerning collective bargaining and strike management.
SEMINARS & TRAINING
In order to assist and guide our clients through the diverse and fluid area of employment law, we conduct customised seminars and training sessions in a variety of employment law areas. We keep clients constantly abreast of new legislation and case law updates (through newsletters, e-mails and alerts) and thus ensure a consistent and reliable support service.
