What labour law covers
Labour law covers employment relationships, dismissals, workplace discipline, CCMA disputes, contracts, retrenchments, and Labour Court pathways.
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Practice areaLabour Law
Labour Law
Understand labour law, employment disputes, CCMA processes, workplace rights, and find qualified labour lawyers.
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60Glossary terms
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Problem pathways
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Problem
I was fired
Unfair dismissal, notice, reasons for dismissal, and CCMA referral paths.
Terms, resources, lawyersProblemWorkplace harassment
Understand workplace harassment, evidence, process options, and legal help paths.
Terms, resources, lawyersProblemRetrenchment
Operational requirements, consultation, severance pay, and dispute options.
Terms, resources, lawyersProblemDisciplinary hearing
Prepare for workplace discipline, evidence, representation, and possible outcomes.
Terms, resources, lawyersProblemEmployment contract dispute
Understand contract terms, workplace obligations, salary, and dispute options.
Terms, resources, lawyersProblemUnpaid salary
Find salary dispute pathways, evidence preparation, and labour-law help.
Terms, resources, lawyersProblemCCMA dispute
Move from referral to conciliation, arbitration, resources, and labour lawyers.
Terms, resources, lawyersOverview
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.
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Common services
CCMA Representation
CCMA referral, conciliation, arbitration, and preparation support.
Disciplinary Hearings
Workplace disciplinary process, evidence, representation, and outcomes.
Retrenchments
Operational requirements, consultation duties, severance, and disputes.
Employment Contracts
Contract terms, obligations, amendments, disputes, and review paths.
Labour Court Matters
Labour Court reviews, urgent applications, and litigation pathways.
Unfair Dismissal Claims
Dismissal disputes, procedural fairness, substantive fairness, and CCMA paths.
Glossary
Popular labour law terms
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Labour LawCCMA
Public body that helps resolve workplace disputes through conciliation and arbitration.
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Labour LawConciliation
Settlement-focused meeting where a commissioner helps parties try to resolve a labour dispute.
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Labour LawArbitration
Formal dispute hearing where a commissioner can make a binding labour award.
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Labour LawLabour Court
Specialist court that hears labour and employment disputes.
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Labour LawUnfair Dismissal
Dismissal without a fair reason or fair procedure.
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Labour LawConstructive Dismissal
Resignation because continued employment became intolerable.
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Labour law resources
ChecklistCCMA Checklist
Preparation checklist for CCMA referral, conciliation, and arbitration steps.
Labour Law
Preparation PackDismissal Evidence Pack
Evidence planning pack for dismissal disputes and workplace disciplinary records.
Labour LawRelated guide
CCMA Preparation Guide
Preparation guide for referral, conciliation, documents, evidence, and next steps.
Preparation pathRelated guide
Disciplinary Hearing Checklist
Checklist for hearing notices, evidence, witnesses, outcomes, and records.
Preparation pathRelated guide
Employment Contract Guide
Guide to contract terms, disputes, amendments, and review points.
Preparation pathFAQs
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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