52 years in practice
Houghton, Gauteng
Suite 316, 3rd Floor, Office Towers, Killarney Mall, 60 Riviera Road, Killarney Johannesburg.
+27 (0)11 646 0335
33 years in practice
Houghton, Gauteng
1 The Avenue, Norwood, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2192+27 11 010 8336
17 years in practice
Houghton, Gauteng
40 Chester Road, Parkwood, Johannesburg, (opposite the Goodman Gallery)+27 (0)11 551 1670We found 3 firms in Houghton that take on labour law matters, out of 4 firms listed in the town. By years in practice, the most experienced are Bregman Moodley Attorneys (52 years), Hugh Raichlin Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers (33 years) and Caroline de Villiers (17 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 5 km away: CCMA Johannesburg, CCMA House, 127 Fox Street (cnr Eloff), Johannesburg, 2001. The nearest Legal Aid SA office is in Johannesburg, about 5 km away: Legal Aid SA Johannesburg Local Office, Nedbank Building, 81 to 85 Main Street, cnr Main and Simmonds Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg. 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 5 km from Houghton. 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 Houghton is Legal Aid SA Johannesburg Local Office, about 5 km away.
