37 years in practice
Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal
320 Smith Street, 10th Floor, Mercury House, Durban
031 307 3982
6 years in practice
Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal
514 Burlington Heights, Shallcross, Chatsworth, Durban083 725 2566
30 years in practice
Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal
311 Lenny Naidu Drive, Bayview, Chatsworth, 4092031 400 7504All of the 3 law firms we list in Chatsworth take on labour law matters, which shows how central this work is for local practices. Pravda and Knowles Attorneys has been practising the longest, at 37 years, followed by Shenaaz B Habib & Co and MJN Attorneys. 2 of these firms 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 Durban, about 16 km away: CCMA Durban, 1st and 3rd Floors, Aquasky Building, 275 Anton Lembede Street, Durban, 4001. The nearest Legal Aid SA office is in Umlazi, about 7 km away: Legal Aid SA Umlazi Local Office, V1332, Ithala Industrial Park, cnr Mangosuthu Highway and Road 1902, Umlazi, 4031. 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 Durban, about 16 km from Chatsworth. 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 Chatsworth is Legal Aid SA Umlazi Local Office, about 7 km away.
