Employment & Labour Law

Our Employment & Labour Law practice advises employers and employees on the full spectrum of workplace legal issues, from recruitment and contracts to termination and dispute resolution. We assist employers in drafting compliant employment contracts, HR policies, and workplace codes of conduct, ensuring alignment with the Employment Act, the Labour Relations Act, and other applicable statutes.

We regularly advise on disciplinary processes, redundancies, and terminations, helping employers manage these sensitive matters lawfully while minimizing the risk of costly claims before the Employment and Labour Relations Court. For employees, we provide guidance on unfair dismissal, discrimination, unpaid dues, and contractual disputes, ensuring their rights are protected and enforced.

Our practice also covers collective bargaining, trade union relations, and workplace investigations, as well as advising multinational employers on cross-border employment structures and expatriate staffing. Whether you are an employer seeking to build a compliant and productive workforce or an employee facing a workplace dispute, our team provides clear, responsive legal support.

    Our services:

  • Employment Contracts
  • HR Policies & Manuals
  • Workplace Compliance
  • Disciplinary Processes
  • Workplace Investigations
  • Wrongful Termination Claims
  • Employment Litigation
  • Labour Relations
  • Redundancy Advisory
  • Employee Benefits Advisory
  • Employment Advisory

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A compliant contract should specify terms of engagement, remuneration, working hours, leave entitlements, termination procedures, and other statutory requirements under the Employment Act.

Termination without notice is only lawful in cases of gross misconduct, following a fair disciplinary process; otherwise, statutory or contractual notice periods and terminal dues must be honoured.

Dismissal is considered unfair where there is no valid reason, or where the employer fails to follow a fair procedure, including notice and an opportunity for the employee to be heard.

We guide employers through the legal requirements for redundancy, including notice to employees and relevant authorities, selection criteria, and calculation of severance pay, to ensure the process is lawful.

Yes, employees can pursue claims for unpaid wages, overtime, leave pay, or other benefits before the Employment and Labour Relations Court, and we represent clients on both sides of such disputes.