Employment Law & HR Compliance

Labour Disputes

Representation before labour inspectors and the Labour Court, and negotiated settlements where those serve the client better.

Talk to us

Tell us the situation and we will tell you what we think you should do — and what it will cost.

Who this is for

  • Employers who have received a summons or inspection notice
  • Companies facing a group or collective claim
  • Employees pursuing unpaid wages or unfair dismissal
  • Parties in labour mediation

What we handle

Scope of work

Department of Labour complaints and inspections

Unfair dismissal and reinstatement claims

Unpaid wage, overtime and severance claims

Collective disputes and employee committees

Labour Court representation at all stages

Settlement negotiation and enforcement

How it works

How we run the matter

  1. Urgent review of the claim and the deadline attached to it
  2. Assessment of the merits and the realistic range of outcomes
  3. Filing of the response or claim
  4. Mediation
  5. Hearing and judgment
  6. Enforcement or appeal

Documents to prepare

  • The summons, complaint or inspection notice
  • Employment contract and workplace rules
  • Payroll and attendance records
  • Personnel file and disciplinary history

Common questions

Labour Court matters commonly run LABOUR_CASE_DURATION, with mediation attempted early in the process.
Sometimes. We give a realistic view of the likely outcome and cost of fighting before recommending either path.

Speak to a lawyer

Legal problems are easier to manage when addressed early.