LABOUR LAW & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGEMENT

LABOUR LAW & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGEMENT

WHAT IS LABOUR LAW & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGEMENT?

Labour Law in South Africa regulates the legal relationship between employers, employees and trade unions in the Republic of South Africa. Labour Law provides the complete set of laws applicable to all aspects of employment and employee rights which is enforced through various enacted legislation. 

Employee Relations Management is the management of the employer and employees legal relationship and their respective legal rights within the Company / Organisation.

 

OUR LABOUR LAW & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

At Ooni & Wadia Inc. Attorneys • Notaries • Conveyancers:
  • We proactively assist companies in implementing the best practice and procedures for each  company’s employee relations.
  • We provide specialized employment relations services based on the unique needs of each company.
  • We strive to ensure optimal staff performance, reduce workplace conflict and minimize any risks involved when disciplining staff.
  • Our team of qualified legal experts means that we understand the legislative framework and are able to take a firm but fair approach in managing employee relations within each company.
  • Our employment relations service is available to companies on an ad hoc or a retainer fee basis.
  • We provide a full analysis of each company’s compliance with the employment laws and procedures within the workplace. This means that we do a thorough check of all employment contracts, company policies and procedures.
  • Introducing disciplinary codes of conduct – based on our analysis, in compliance with employment laws, draft any necessary changes to any current employment contracts based on the best interests of each company and its employees.
  • In the event that a company does not have any written contracts in place, we attend to draft all contracts on behalf of the company and implement such contracts with the employees.
  • Not only will we provide your company with employment contracts for each employee, but we will also attend to draft and implement specialised policies and procedures for your company (including a disciplinary code of conduct).
  • We provide employee performance management and/or counselling
    investigations dealing with delicate situations involving misconduct, ill health and/or incapacity.
  • We provide the following services in respect of employee relations and Labour Law services:
      • Consultations
      • Counselling
      • Implementing and/or revising disciplinary codes, policies and procedures
      • Chairing disciplinary hearings
      • Retrenchment processes 
      • Remedies to poor work performance
      • Drafting employment contracts
      • Drafting and implementing internal policies and procedures
      • Introducing disciplinary codes of conduct
      • Transfer of contracts of employment
      • CCMA & Bargaining Council processes
      • Labour Court processes

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