Labour and employment law services are crucial for ensuring compliance with the country’s complex labour laws. These services help businesses manage workplace disputes, employee rights, disciplinary procedures, and contracts while minimizing legal risks. With South Africa’s dynamic labour market and strong trade union presence, Jobe Inc expert legal guidance ensures fair labour practices, promotes workplace stability, and prevents costly legal disputes for clients. Our services include:

Employment Contracts and Policies

• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, including fixed-term, permanent, and independent contractor agreements.
• Developing workplace policies (e.g., disciplinary codes, grievance procedures, leave policies).
• Ensuring compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).

Workplace Dispute Resolution

• Representing clients in disputes before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA).
• Handling unfair dismissal, unfair labour practice, and constructive dismissal cases.
• Assisting with grievance procedures and internal disciplinary hearings.
• Negotiating settlement agreements between employers and employees.

Retrenchments and Restructuring

• Advising businesses on retrenchments, downsizing, and restructuring in compliance with Section 189 of the Labour Relations Act.
• Assisting with the retrenchment consultation process to avoid unfair dismissal claims.
• Negotiating severance packages for affected employees.

Collective Bargaining and Trade Union Matters

• Advising employers on union negotiations and collective agreements.
• Representing clients in wage disputes and industrial action matters.
• Handling matters related to strike management and lockouts.

Employment Equity and Discrimination Claims

• Ensuring compliance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA) regarding affirmative action and fair employment practices.
• Representing clients in discrimination and harassment claims at the Commission for Employment Equity (CEE) or the Labour Court.
• Assisting companies in Employment Equity reporting and transformation strategies.

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Compliance

• Advising businesses on compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
• Assisting with workplace accident investigations and liability claims.
• Defending employers in workplace injury disputes with the Department of Labour.

Employment Mediation, Arbitration and Litigation

• Handling mediation and arbitration in dispute between employers and employees.
• Representing clients at the CCMA, Bargaining Councils, Labour Court, and Labour Appeal Court.
• Handling wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, and breach of contract cases.
• Assisting in judicial reviews of CCMA or Bargaining Council decisions.

Employee Benefits and Remuneration

• Advising on pension funds, medical aid schemes, bonuses, and incentive schemes.
• Ensuring compliance with the Pension Funds Act and Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) regulations.
• Handling disputes related to non-payment of wages, overtime, and benefits.

Labour Compliance and Training

• Conducting labour law compliance audits for businesses.
• Training HR professionals and Managers on labour law updates and best practices.
• Advising on compliance with Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) employment requirements.