56 years in practice
Somerset West, Western Cape
Parc du links, 9 Niblick Way, Somerset West
021 840 8000 Docex: 1
43 years in practice
Somerset West, Western Cape
81 Helderberg College Road, Somerset West, 7130, Cape Town+27 (0)21 852 8313
34 years in practice
Somerset West, Western Cape
Helderberg Law Chambers, 208 Main Road, Somerset West.+27 (0)21 851 4124 Docex: 10 Somerset West
28 years in practice
Somerset West, Western Cape
2nd Floor, Somerset Centre, 121 Main Road, Somerset West, 7130021 852 8987
26 years in practice
Somerset West, Western Cape
Unit 304 Crossfire Place, 15 Gardner Williams Avenue, Paardevlei, Somerset West+27 (0)21 852 7660/6 Fax: +27 (0)21 852 7661
14 years in practice
Somerset West, Western Cape
Somerset West, Western Cape+27 (0)21 851 0320
12 years in practice
Somerset West, Western Cape
Unit 14B, First Floor, Fairview Centre, Caledon Street, Somerset West+27 (0)21 035 0317
8 years in practice
Somerset West, Western Cape
Unit 7 Tonquani House, 6 Gardner Williams Avenue, Paardevlei, Somerset West, 7130021 020 1586
Law Firm
Somerset West, Western Cape
Ground Floor, Glen Eagles Building, Somerset Links Office Park, De Beers Ave, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130083 457 4370
Law Firm
Somerset West, Western Cape
6 Stellendal, Somerset West073 042 9445We found 10 firms in Somerset West that take on labour law matters, out of 14 firms listed in the town. By years in practice, the most experienced are Miller Bosman Le Roux (56 years), Hannes Pretorius Bock & Bryant Attorneys (43 years) and Du Plessis & Hofmeyr Inc (34 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 Cape Town, about 40 km away: CCMA Cape Town, CCMA House, 78 Darling Street, Cape Town, 8001. The nearest Legal Aid SA office is in Stellenbosch, about 17 km away: Legal Aid SA Stellenbosch Local Office, Office 201, 2nd Floor, Eikestad Mall, Bird Street, Stellenbosch, 7600. 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 Cape Town, about 40 km from Somerset West. 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 Somerset West is Legal Aid SA Stellenbosch Local Office, about 17 km away.
