Labour Law

Smith Tabata Inc. has a dedicated Labour Law division, headed by one of our senior directors, Andrew Conroy. Andrew holds an advanced diploma in labour law and a labour law Masters Degree (cum laude)

Experience

The firm has acted on behalf of several government departments, public sector entities, corporations and large private sector employers  

The following services are rendered:

Misconduct investigations

Prosecuting at or chairing internal disciplinary enquiries

Representation in all forums:

Bargaining Councils

CCMA

Labour Court

High Court

Labour Appeal Court

Restructuring and retrenchment exercises

Formulation and review of HR/IR policies

In-house training

We are equipped to offer SETA accredited courses on a variety of labour and industrial relation topics, more specifically:

The Labour Relations Act

Dealing with Incapacity

Dealing with Strikes

Dealing with Grievances

Collective Bargaining Options

Understanding the Basic Conditions of Employment Act

Managing disciplinary and grievance procedures

Dealing with Misconduct

Dealing with unfair labour practices and unfair discrimination

Dealing with the transfer of businesses and retrenchments

Ensuring Access to Information and Administrative Justice

Understanding and Implementing the Employment Equity Act

Conflict Management and Negotiation Skills

Accessing statutory and private dispute resolution services

Using the CCMA

Participating in a facilitation and a Mediation/Conciliation

Collective Bargaining and Negotiation Skills

Negotiating Skills

Presenting a case in arbitration

IR opinions