Labour Law
Services.
Strategic Advice. Resolve disputes quickly. Direct representation at the CCMA, Bargaining Councils and Labour Court, and the contracts, policies and procedures that prevent disputes from escalating in the first place.
From the first grievance
to the final award.
Every employer dispute follows a predictable arc, from the moment a grievance lands in HR through to the CCMA award. WLC handles every stage of that arc, but our preference is always to intervene early enough that arbitration never becomes necessary.
Employee Agreements & Labour Advice
Employment contracts, confidentiality agreements, and restraint of trade agreements tailored to your specific industry or position.
Codes, Directives, Policies & Procedures
The backbone of any successful organisation, documents that shape the work environment and set the tone for employee conduct.
Internal Disciplinary Hearings
Maintaining a healthy work atmosphere and preventing potential legal challenges, internal procedures designed to survive CCMA scrutiny.
Representation & Litigation
Strategic employer defence at conciliation, arbitration and Labour Court, from CCMA referral through to review.
Collective Bargaining Made Easy
Helping organisations navigate the complexities of dealing with trade unions, sound advice and strategic solutions.
Labour Law For Domestic Workers
Specialist guidance for domestic worker matters, ensuring proper contracts and procedural compliance for households.
Retrenchment & Restructuring
Navigating Section 189 and Section 189A, every step handled efficiently and professionally, from notice to closure.
Labour Relations & Legislative Training
Tailored training programmes to keep you and your team well-prepared and compliant with the latest laws.
Telephonic & Email Advice
Day-to-day correspondence handled by WLC, precise and effective communications addressing your specific needs.
i.Employee Agreements & Labour Advice
Our experienced legal professionals guide you through the intricacies of employment contracts, confidentiality agreements, and restraints of trade agreements tailored to your specific industry or position requirements. We draft clear, enforceable agreements that protect your business interests while remaining compliant with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Labour Relations Act.
ii.Codes, Directives, Policies & Procedures
Codes, directives, policies and procedures form the backbone of any successful organisation, shaping the work environment and setting the tone for employee conduct. Our skilled professionals craft these essential documents tailored to your operations, drawing on years of practical experience defending the employer position.
iii.Internal Disciplinary Hearings
Our Internal Disciplinary Hearings services encompass the crucial aspects of maintaining a healthy work atmosphere and preventing potential legal challenges. We provide chairing, prosecution, charge formulation and appeal management, internal procedures designed to survive CCMA scrutiny when the matter escalates.
iv.Representation & Litigation
Full representation at the CCMA, Bargaining Councils, and Labour Court. Conciliation, arbitration, response drafting, witness preparation, bundle compilation, examination and argument, and Labour Court review applications where awards are reviewable under section 145 of the LRA.
v.Collective Bargaining Made Easy
At WLC, we specialise in helping organisations navigate the complexities of dealing with trade unions. Our seasoned legal professionals are well-versed in the intricacies of labour laws in South Africa, providing sound advice and strategic solutions for recognition agreements, wage negotiations and strike management.
vi.Labour Law for Domestic Workers
Our team of seasoned legal professionals specialises in labour law and has extensive experience dealing with domestic worker-related matters. We provide expert guidance tailored to the household situation, ensuring you have the proper contract, dispute procedure and statutory compliance in place.
vii.Retrenchment & Restructuring Processes
Navigating the intricacies of Section 189 and Section 189A can be daunting for businesses. With WLC by your side, every step of the process is handled efficiently and professionally. We facilitate operational requirements processes from notice through consultation, selection criteria, severance and CCMA facilitation where applicable.
viii.Labour Relations & Legislative Training
Labour relations and legislative training are crucial for any organisation to comply with the latest laws and regulations. Our tailored training programmes cover a wide range of topics: disciplinary process, contracts, the LRA and BCEA, ensuring you and your team are well-prepared to handle workplace matters.
ix.Telephonic & Email Advice & Assistance
Navigating the complexities of labour relations often involves a multitude of day-to-day correspondences. Our team at WLC is well-versed in crafting precise and effective communications that address your specific needs, keeping WLC’s senior practitioners directly accessible by phone and email.