46 years in practice
Fourways, Gauteng
72 Studio Office Park, 5 Concourse Crescent, Lonehill, Sandton, 2191
011 704 4831
35 years in practice
Fourways, Gauteng
1725 Highgate, Dainfern.+27 (0)11 469 0934
32 years in practice
Fourways, Gauteng
9 Sparrow Drive, Magaliessig, Sandton071 589 1004
29 years in practice
Fourways, Gauteng
Building 37, First Floor West, Waterford Office Park, Waterford Drive, Fourways+27 (0)11 467 4562
19 years in practice
Fourways, Gauteng
FutureSpace Office Park, Ground Floor, Block C , 2 Bruton Road, Bryanston, 2021, Sandton, Johannesburg010 300 0883
18 years in practice
Fourways, Gauteng
1st Floor, Ultra House, Building 811, Hammets Crossing Office Park, 2 Selbourne Road, Johannesburg North0861 999 939
17 years in practice
Fourways, Gauteng
DAINFERN OFFICE , Unit No. 1.03A Dainfern Square (Regus Office), Cnr William Nicol and Broadacres Avenue, Dainfern, Johannesburg, 2191083 390 0311
Law Firm
Fourways, Gauteng
33 Ballyclare Drive, Ballywoods Office Park, Cedarwood House, Bryanston010 141 1491
Law Firm
Fourways, Gauteng
Infinity Office Park, Corner Winnie Mandela Drive and Pieter Winning Road, Fourways, 2021010 001 10409 of the 16 firms in our Fourways directory list labour law as one of their practice areas (56%). By years in practice, the most experienced are Eugene Marais Attorneys (46 years), Lucia Coter Attorney (35 years) and MacDonald Attorneys (32 years). All of them have a full profile on our site, with their people, history and the courts they use.
Labour disputes in South Africa are governed mainly by the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Most dismissal disputes start at the CCMA or a bargaining council, and the time limits are short: an unfair dismissal dispute must generally be referred within 30 days of the dismissal. Labour lawyers act for both employees and employers.
Conciliation and arbitration happen at the CCMA or a bargaining council, and the Labour Court, which hears dismissal disputes that cannot be settled there, sits in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha. The nearest CCMA office is in Johannesburg, about 20 km away: CCMA Johannesburg, CCMA House, 127 Fox Street (cnr Eloff), Johannesburg, 2001. The nearest Legal Aid SA office is in Wynberg (Alexandra), about 13 km away: Legal Aid SA Alexandra Local Office, 1st Floor, Yarona Building, 89 Watt Avenue, Wynberg, 2090. Legal Aid helps people who pass its means test, mainly in criminal, family and eviction matters.
Generally 30 days from the date of dismissal to the CCMA or bargaining council. Late referrals need a condonation application, so act quickly.
At conciliation, legal representation is usually not allowed. At arbitration it depends on the type of dispute and the commissioner's ruling. A labour lawyer can still prepare you for every stage.
Compare the firms listed above, ask whether they act for employees, employers or both, and check if they offer a first consultation to assess your case.
The closest CCMA office is CCMA Johannesburg, about 20 km from Fourways. Phone ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Legal Aid South Africa helps people who qualify under its means test. The closest office to Fourways is Legal Aid SA Alexandra Local Office, about 13 km away.
