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Labour Law Lawyer Preparation Checklist

Prepare a labour-law consultation by organising the workplace issue, dates, employment records, evidence, witnesses, CCMA or bargaining-council questions, and cost checks.

Time to prepare2-4 hours

Before you start

0/2 completed

Classify the labour-law issueWrite whether the issue is dismissal, unfair labour practice, wage, leave, benefits, discrimination, harassment, retrenchment, restraint, or settlement.Not startedRecord urgent datesList hearing date, dismissal date, referral date, last payment date, notice date, grievance date, and settlement deadline.Not started

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Book a Consultation

Before the consultation

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Collect employment documentsPrepare contract, payslips, job description, policies, warnings, hearing notices, minutes, outcomes, dismissal letter, and CCMA documents.Not startedPrepare evidence and witnessesExport emails, messages, screenshots, rosters, proof of service, medical notes, witness names, and settlement offers.Not started

During the consultation

0/2 completed

Ask about route and forumConfirm whether the matter goes to internal process, CCMA, bargaining council, Labour Court, demand, or settlement.Not startedAsk about first steps and costsCheck documents needed, filing or service steps, representation rules, fee structure, and what to avoid signing.Not started

Afterwards

0/2 completed

Calendar all labour datesTrack referral, hearing, response, settlement, review, compliance, and follow-up dates.Not startedUpdate evidence safelySave new employer messages, proof of service, witness notes, and documents without editing originals.Not started

When It Applies

You need a labour-law lawyer for a workplace dispute or employment-rights question.

The matter involves dismissal, disciplinary process, retrenchment, unpaid wages, discrimination, harassment, suspension, or settlement.

Not For

Final legal advice, compensation calculations, settlement strategy, or Labour Court papers without specialist review.

Documents

Employment contract
Payslips
Job description
Policies
Warnings
Hearing notices
Minutes
Outcome letters
Dismissal letter
CCMA documents
Emails and messages
Witness list

Timeline

Immediately: save notices and key dates.
Before consultation: prepare one workplace timeline.
During consultation: confirm route, forum, and deadline risks.
After consultation: calendar next steps and preserve evidence.

Tips

Tell the lawyer first if a hearing, dismissal, or CCMA date is close.
Use one dated timeline.
Export evidence before work access changes.
Read settlement wording before signing.

Warning Signs

Dismissal, suspension, or a hearing is imminent.
A CCMA or bargaining-council deadline may apply.
Discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or whistleblowing is involved.
You are asked to sign a resignation, release, or settlement urgently.

Official sources

Labour Relations Act and Code of Good Practice: DismissalDismissal, labour-dispute, and fairness context.
Basic Conditions of Employment ActEmployment condition and wage context.
CCMACCMA dispute-resolution context.

This checklist is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.

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Preparation PackLabour LawMedium

Labour Law Lawyer Preparation Checklist

Prepare a labour-law consultation by organising the workplace issue, dates, employment records, evidence, witnesses, CCMA or bargaining-council questions, and cost checks.

Time to prepare2-4 hours

Before you start

0/2 completed

Need help with this checklist?

Get support from a lawyer who works with labour law matters.

Book a Consultation

Before the consultation

0/2 completed

During the consultation

0/2 completed

Afterwards

0/2 completed

When It Applies

You need a labour-law lawyer for a workplace dispute or employment-rights question.

The matter involves dismissal, disciplinary process, retrenchment, unpaid wages, discrimination, harassment, suspension, or settlement.

Not For

Final legal advice, compensation calculations, settlement strategy, or Labour Court papers without specialist review.

Documents

Employment contract
Payslips
Job description
Policies
Warnings
Hearing notices
Minutes
Outcome letters
Dismissal letter
CCMA documents
Emails and messages
Witness list

Timeline

Immediately: save notices and key dates.
Before consultation: prepare one workplace timeline.
During consultation: confirm route, forum, and deadline risks.
After consultation: calendar next steps and preserve evidence.

Tips

Tell the lawyer first if a hearing, dismissal, or CCMA date is close.
Use one dated timeline.
Export evidence before work access changes.
Read settlement wording before signing.

Warning Signs

Dismissal, suspension, or a hearing is imminent.
A CCMA or bargaining-council deadline may apply.
Discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or whistleblowing is involved.
You are asked to sign a resignation, release, or settlement urgently.

Official sources

Labour Relations Act and Code of Good Practice: DismissalDismissal, labour-dispute, and fairness context.
Basic Conditions of Employment ActEmployment condition and wage context.
CCMACCMA dispute-resolution context.

This checklist is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.

Speak to a Lawyer