What labour law covers
Labour law covers employment relationships, dismissals, workplace discipline, CCMA disputes, contracts, retrenchments, and Labour Court pathways.
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Labour Law
Understand labour law, employment disputes, CCMA processes, workplace rights, and compare published labour lawyer profiles.
South African lawJurisdiction-specific legal context.Problem-led pathsStart with common legal issues.Location-awareFind relevant help near you.Book when readyCompare lawyers and book.
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I was fired
Unfair dismissal, notice, reasons for dismissal, and CCMA referral paths.
ProblemWorkplace harassment
Understand workplace harassment, evidence, process options, and legal help paths.
ProblemRetrenchment
Operational requirements, consultation, severance pay, and dispute options.
ProblemDisciplinary hearing
Prepare for workplace discipline, evidence, representation, and possible outcomes.
ProblemEmployment contract dispute
Understand contract terms, workplace obligations, salary, and dispute options.
ProblemUnpaid salary
Find salary dispute pathways, evidence preparation, and labour-law help.
ProblemCCMA dispute
Move from referral to conciliation, arbitration, resources, and labour lawyers.
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Common services
CCMA Representation
CCMA referral, conciliation, arbitration, and preparation support.
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Workplace disciplinary process, evidence, representation, and outcomes.
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Operational requirements, consultation duties, severance, and disputes.
View serviceEmployment Contracts
Contract terms, obligations, amendments, disputes, and review paths.
View serviceLabour Court Matters
Labour Court reviews, urgent applications, and litigation pathways.
View serviceUnfair Dismissal Claims
Dismissal disputes, procedural fairness, substantive fairness, and CCMA paths.
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Labour law overview
Common disputes
Common disputes include unfair dismissal, workplace harassment, retrenchment, unpaid salary, disciplinary hearings, and contract issues.
When legal help is useful
Legal help is useful when deadlines are close, evidence is complex, dismissal has happened, arbitration is likely, or settlement terms need review.
Resources
Labour law resources
CCMA ChecklistPreparation checklist for CCMA referral, conciliation, and arbitration steps.Dismissal Evidence PackEvidence planning pack for dismissal disputes and workplace disciplinary records.
Browse resourcesCCMA Preparation GuidePreparation guide for referral, conciliation, documents, evidence, and next steps.
Disciplinary Hearing ChecklistChecklist for hearing notices, evidence, witnesses, outcomes, and records.
Employment Contract GuideGuide to contract terms, disputes, amendments, and review points.
Glossary
Labour law terms
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Labour LawCCMA
South Africa's statutory labour-dispute body for many workplace disputes, including conciliation and certain arbitrations.
AliasesCommission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration
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Labour LawConciliation
Settlement-focused CCMA or bargaining-council step where a commissioner helps the parties try to resolve a labour dispute.
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Labour LawArbitration
Formal labour-dispute hearing where a commissioner hears evidence and can issue a binding arbitration award.
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Labour LawLabour Court
A specialist South African court that hears labour and employment matters, including many reviews and urgent labour disputes.
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Labour LawUnfair Dismissal
Dismissal that may lack a fair reason, a fair procedure, or both under South African labour law.
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Labour LawConstructive Dismissal
A dismissal claim based on resignation where the employee says the employer made continued employment intolerable.
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Labour law FAQs
Can my employer fire me without notice?
It depends on the reason, employment terms, process followed, and applicable labour rules. Get legal advice if dismissal has happened or is threatened.
How long does a CCMA case take?
Timing depends on referral dates, CCMA scheduling, settlement prospects, and whether the matter proceeds beyond conciliation.
Do I need a lawyer for the CCMA?
Some people represent themselves, but legal help can be useful for dismissals, late referrals, arbitration, complex evidence, or settlement decisions.
What is unfair dismissal?
Unfair dismissal generally concerns whether the dismissal reason and process were fair in the circumstances.
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