Comprehensive labour law services for employees and employers in South Africa. CCMA disputes, unfair dismissal, retrenchments, harassment, and workplace disputes.
Mashitisho Attorneys Inc provides comprehensive labour law services to both employees and employers across South Africa. Labour law disputes are often urgent, technical, and high-risk, requiring precise legal advice and strategic representation.
Our firm advises on the full spectrum of employment law matters, including unfair dismissal, CCMA disputes, workplace harassment, retrenchments, constructive dismissal, and disciplinary processes. We act for individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, and corporate clients, offering practical and legally sound solutions.
With offices in Pretoria and Randburg, and the ability to consult online, we provide accessible and effective labour law representation nationwide.
Our Labour Law Services
Johannesburg & Gauteng labour lawyers can assist you with a wide range of labour law issues, because mastering so many divergent subjects can be challenging. Here is a list of all the areas in which we can assist you:
Unfair Dismissal Representation
Dismissal disputes are among the most common labour law matters in South Africa. We advise employees who believe they have been dismissed without a fair reason or without a fair procedure, including cases involving misconduct, poor performance, incapacity, retrenchment, and automatically unfair dismissals.
CCMA Representation and Labour Dispute Resolution
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) is the primary forum for resolving labour disputes. While the process is designed to be accessible, many parties underestimate its complexity.
We provide professional representation at conciliation and arbitration, ensuring that cases are properly prepared, evidence is presented effectively, and legal risks are managed.
Workplace Harassment and Bullying
Workplace harassment and bullying can have severe consequences for employees and expose employers to significant legal liability. We assist employees with harassment complaints, grievances, and related disputes, including sexual harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and victimisation.
For employers, we advise on investigations, disciplinary action, policy implementation, and risk management.
Retrenchment and Restructuring
Retrenchment is a lawful but highly regulated process. Many disputes arise due to failures in consultation, unfair selection criteria, or inadequate severance arrangements.
We advise employers on lawful retrenchment processes and restructuring strategies, and we assist employees in assessing the fairness of retrenchments and enforcing their statutory rights.
CCMA Conciliation and Arbitration
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) resolves most labour disputes in South Africa, including unfair dismissal and unfair labour practices. Disputes must be referred within strict time limits, usually within thirty days of dismissal.
The CCMA process begins with conciliation, an informal and confidential attempt to settle the dispute. If conciliation fails, the matter proceeds to arbitration, a formal hearing where evidence is presented and a binding decision is issued.
