Labour Law

Building Better Workplaces

Legal clarity. Strategic support. Human understanding.

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  • At A de Bruyn Attorneys, we know great businesses are built by great people. Your workforce is more than just employees — it’s the heart of your success. But managing people also means navigating a fast-changing legal landscape, workplace dynamics, and business realities.
  • We help you do it right, so you can lead with confidence, compassion, and clarity.
  • Our Labour Law team partners with business owners, HR professionals, and leaders to create workplaces where people thrive, and legal risks are managed proactively.
  • Because when your people are protected, empowered, and aligned with your vision your business is built to grow.
  • Our Labour Law team partners with business owners, HR professionals, and leaders to create workplaces where people thrive, and legal risks are managed proactively.
  • Because when your people are protected, empowered, and aligned with your vision your business is built to grow.

How We Help Your Business Grow

Employment Contracts & Policies

  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, workplace policies, and handbooks tailored to your company’s size, structure, and values.

Workplace Compliance & Governance

  • Ensuring your business meets requirements under the BCEA, LRA, POPIA, Employment Equity Act, and more — so you’re audit-ready and risk-aware.

Dispute Prevention & Early Intervention

  • Helping identify risks early, resolve issues constructively, and avoid costly escalation.

CCMA & Bargaining Council Representation

  • Providing strong, focused legal representation at conciliation, arbitration, or Labour Court hearings.

Dismissals & Disciplinary Procedures

  • Trusted correspondent Supporting fair, lawful processes for warnings, hearings, retrenchments, and terminations.services for firms across South Africa

Restructuring, Retrenchments & TUPE Transfers

  • Guiding you through workforce changes during mergers, acquisitions, or operational shifts — with legal care and clear communication.

Ongoing Legal Support & Retainer Services

  • Need continuous HR legal advice? We offer tailored monthly retainer packages to keep your business protected and compliant year-round.

Our Services

Services for Employers

  • Customised contracts & policies
  • Labour law compliance audits
  • Employee relations & dispute resolution
  • Training on disciplinary procedures
  • Retrenchment and restructuring guidance

Services for Employees

  • Advice on unfair dismissal & discrimination
  • Assistance with CCMA referrals
  • Claims for unpaid wages and benefits
  • Guidance on workplace harassment and bullying
  • We also assist employees who face unfair treatment, discrimination, wrongful dismissal, or unpaid wages. Every worker deserves respect and we’ll help you fight for yours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Key elements include job role, salary, working hours, leave entitlements, notice period, and disciplinary procedures. We customise contracts to protect your business and comply with the law.

No, fair procedure must be followed even during probation. We guide you step-by-step to ensure lawful process.

A default judgment may be issued against your business. We provide timely representation to protect your interests.

At least annually or whenever new laws come into effect. We offer policy audits to keep you compliant.

In qualifying cases, you pay legal fees only if we win. We’ll explain this option upfront for clarity.

Free Download

Employer’s Guide to Avoiding Costly Labour Mistakes

  • Get our easy-to-follow guide packed with practical tips to avoid common pitfalls protect your business and build a happy, compliant workplace.
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Why Choose
A de Bruyn Attorneys?

  • Proactive, business-minded legal advice
  • Customised strategies aligned with your industry and culture
  • Always up to date with labour legislation and best practices
  • Experienced representation in complex employment matters
  • Trusted partner in building resilient, respectful workplaces
  • Transparent pricing and retainer options for ongoing support

Let’s Build a Workplace That Works

  • Whether you’re hiring your first employee or managing a large workforce, we’re here to guide you, with legal clarity, strategic insight, and human understanding.
Ask a Labour Law Question
Download Free Employer Guide
Book a Labour Law Consultation
Request a Contract or Policy Review
Schedule a Workplace Compliance Audit

Trusted Expertise

  • Member of Legal Practice Council and LSSA
  • Over 20 years’ combined experience in Labour Law
  • Languages spoken: English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa

Dedicated specialists

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AMY BEUKUS

Associate Attorney – LLB | Head of Correspondent Department

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Associate Attorney – LLB