Employment

South Africa’s labour law framework comes with peculiarities. It is arguably more complex than that of most other nations, as a result of the country’s political heritage and the emphasis on protecting core employee rights. Labour lawyers and employment lawyers must remain keenly aware of factors such as low skills levels and the mandate to advance equitable representation in the workplace. It becomes clear that in this environment, regulatory compliance and effective management of labour & employment issues are of cardinal importance for business.

Our Employment Practice has a robust track record in advising the corporate community on all employment, health and safety and pension fund issues, with a special focus on dispute resolution and commercial transactions with an impact on employees.

Our experience in the area of dispute resolution spans the spectrum of private and statutory forums and mechanisms, including bargaining councils, the Council for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), the civil and labour courts, and the pension funds adjudicator.