Services Labour Law
Workplace Legal Advisory

Labour & Employment Law

Strategic workplace and employer legal support for South African businesses. We assist employers with labour-law compliance, employment contracts, workplace policies, disciplinary processes, CCMA disputes, and risk management.

Does your business require workplace legal guidance?

Drafting compliant employment contracts and executive agreements
Formulating clear workplace policies, codes of conduct, and HR manuals
Chairing or advising on formal disciplinary hearings and workplace misconduct
Guiding legally compliant retrenchment (Section 189) processes
Managing and defending CCMA and Bargaining Council disputes
Ongoing employment-law compliance and risk advisory for management

What We Cover

Employer & Workplace Legal Support

We serve as a dedicated legal partner for businesses navigating South African employment regulations. While our primary focus is employer advisory and compliance, we also accept selected employee matters where appropriate.

Employment Contracts

Drafting standard and executive employment agreements, restraint of trade covenants, confidentiality provisions, and consultancy agreements.

Workplace Policies

Drafting and reviewing disciplinary codes, grievance procedures, leave policies, and health & safety compliance frameworks.

Disciplinary Hearings

Independent chairing of disciplinary hearings, formulating charges, and advising management on procedurally fair misconduct processes.

CCMA & Labour Court

Strategic advisory and legal representation during conciliation and arbitration proceedings before the CCMA and Labour Court.

Retrenchment (Section 189)

Guidance on operational restructuring and retrenchment processes in accordance with section 189 of the Labour Relations Act, with a focus on procedural and substantive compliance.

Ongoing Labour Retainers

Continuous employment-law advisory support for businesses, supporting legally informed HR and operational decision-making.

Integrated Advisory

Commercial & Employment Partner for Business

Sethu Mkhwanazi Attorneys Inc. provides comprehensive legal support spanning both commercial contracts and workplace employment law, providing coordinated support across commercial and workplace legal requirements.

Our Workflow

How We Handle Workplace Legal Matters

01

Review & Risk Assessment

We review the underlying facts, existing employment contracts, and workplace policies to assess compliance.

02

Procedural Guidance

We provide clear procedural guidance to ensure both substantive and procedural fairness under South African labour law.

03

Resolution & Representation

We assist with settlement negotiations, disciplinary hearings, or robust representation at dispute forums.

Need Workplace Legal Guidance?

Schedule a consultation or contact our office to discuss your employment law requirements.