Labour Law is a specialist field of law which requires the expertise of an experienced
labour attorney. At BY Mokoena Attorneys, we have a team of highly skilled labour
lawyers who are experts in many aspects of labour law.
What is labour law?
Labour law is the body of laws, administrative rulings, and precedents which address
the legal rights of, and restrictions on, working people and their organisations. The
labour laws are made to protect the rights of workers and make sure they are treated
fairly, given proper compensation, benefits, and protection of their safety. Labour
legislation has been enacted in most countries to protect workers against a variety of
abuses by employers.
Labour law arose in parallel with the Industrial Revolution as the relationship between
worker and employer changed from small-scale production studios to large-scale
factories. Workers sought better conditions and the right to join a labour union, while
employers sought a more predictable, flexible and less costly workforce. The state of
labour law at any one time is therefore both the product of, and a component of
struggles between various social forces.
In the modern world, labour law has developed into a fairly comprehensive and
coherent body of legal rules that seek to regulate the relationship between employers
and workers and their respective organisations.
Need a labour lawyer?
We have done many successful cases, ranging from unfair dismissal to promotion
disputes. We have also been involved in drafting policies for our clients, as well as
appearing in the CCMA on behalf of our clients.
When the going gets tough, clients know they can rely on our labour law team.
Whether you are an employer or an employee, we will represent your interests with
knowledge and zeal.
We understand your needs are immediate and urgent, yet it is important for us to work
through the relevant facts and circumstances so that we can advise you properly and
with your best interests at heart.
Labour law services:
Our Labour Law Department provides specialist legal advice in the following areas:
● Dismissals
● Retrenchments
● Unfair Labour Practices
● Disciplinary Enquiries/Hearings
● Labour Court Proceedings/Appeals
● Labour Relations Act
● Bargaining Council Matters
● Unfair Discrimination
● Counselling
● CCMA Disputes
Know your rights
We assist our clients in understanding their rights and obligations under the Labour
Relations Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Employment Equity Act, the
Skills Development Act, and other employment related legislation.
