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South Africa · CCMA & Bargaining Councils

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Practical labour law with a human touch

We keep your business compliant, calm and protected—from disciplinary enquiries to CCMA representation, contracts and HR policies. Simple language. Solid outcomes.

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POPIA-aware
Employer-side focus
Retainers & ad-hoc
Friendly team in a boardroom
Colleagues collaborating Friendly workplace chat Handshake and agreement
Disciplinary Enquiries & Chairing
Employment Contracts & Policies
CCMA / Bargaining Council Representation

Services

Employer-focused labour law and HR support, available on monthly retainers or ad-hoc once-off engagements.

Employment Contracts & Offers
Tailored, compliant contracts and offer packs for permanent, fixed-term and contractor roles.
  • Role-specific clauses
  • Probation & restraint
  • Fixed-term/IR agreements
Policies, Procedures & Disciplinary Code
Plain-English policy suites aligned to the LRA, BCEA & OHSA.
  • Policy drafting
  • Code of conduct
  • Onboarding documents
Probation & Performance Management
Set expectations early and manage shortfalls fairly with counselling, PIPs and reviews.
  • Probation framework
  • PIP templates
  • Counselling guides
Misconduct & Disciplinary Management
Notices, warnings and defensible hearings—chaired/prosecuted by neutral specialists.
  • Charge sheets
  • Warnings & notices
  • Outcome letters
Incapacity (Ill-health / Injury)
Sensitive, compliant handling of incapacity cases from investigation to accommodation.
  • Evidence & assessment
  • Consultations
  • Reasonable accommodation
Grievance Procedures
Design practical processes; chair grievances to resolve issues before they escalate.
  • Procedure design
  • Records & filing
  • Neutral chairing
Retrenchments (Section 189)
Structured, defensible restructuring with compliant notices and consultation packs.
  • S189 notices
  • Consultations
  • Criteria & severance
Trade Unions & Workplace Relations
Recognition agreements, dispute avoidance and strike/lockout/picketing planning.
  • Union engagement
  • Strike protocols
  • Contingency planning
CCMA & Bargaining Councils
Conciliation/arbitration representation, scope/jurisdiction, bundles & witnesses.
  • Strategy & merits
  • Bundles & subpoenas
  • Representation
HR Audits & Compliance
Full audit of contracts, records and practices incl. wall charts & minimum wage compliance.
  • Gap analysis
  • Action plan
  • BCEA/EEA/OHSA charts
Personnel Training
Supervisor workshops on discipline, performance and hearings (scenario-based).
  • Bespoke sessions
  • Q&A focused
  • Certificates

Retainers & Ad-hoc Pricing

All retainers include unlimited telephonic advice, generous document drafting, and priority booking for hearings/CCMA dates.

Lite
Small teams (1–10 staff)
R2 450 / mo
  • Unlimited telephonic advice
  • Unlimited contracts & disciplinary documents
  • Up to 5 disciplinary/grievance hearings / month
  • Up to 1 CCMA/BC representation / month
  • Travel within 30km of JHB
Choose Lite

Fair-use & scheduling apply; statutory/filing fees and settlement amounts excluded. Travel beyond radius billed at R6/km.

Standard
SMEs (11–50 staff)
R4 900 / mo
  • Unlimited telephonic advice
  • Unlimited contracts & disciplinary documents
  • Up to 10 disciplinary/grievance hearings / month
  • Up to 4 CCMA/BC representations / month
  • Travel within 60km of JHB
Choose Standard

Fair-use & scheduling apply; statutory/filing fees and settlement amounts excluded. Travel beyond radius billed at R6/km.

Plus
Growing teams (51–150)
R7 900 / mo
  • Unlimited telephonic advice
  • Unlimited disciplinary enquiries, grievances & CCMA/BC representation
  • Unlimited drafting: disciplinary docs & contracts
  • Retrenchments (S189) support
  • Quarterly 1h training
  • CCMA prep & strategy support
  • Unlimited travelling (excl. flights)
  • Yearly Employer Organisation membership
Choose Plus

Fair-use & scheduling apply; statutory/filing fees and settlement amounts excluded. Travel beyond radius billed at R6/km.

Why choose PALS Labour?

Straight-talking, hands-on support led by practitioners who’ve been in the room—from shop-floor disputes to boardroom restructures.

Handshake and agreement
Plain-English guidance
Rapid turnaround
Pro-employer strategies
Templates that actually work
Compliant & defensible
Personal, boutique support
Compliance Snapshot
Core documents we set up for new clients
  • Employment contracts (per role type) + restraint & IP clauses
  • Disciplinary code & procedure aligned to the LRA
  • Leave, overtime & hours policies (BCEA aligned)
  • POPIA-aware consent and privacy notices
  • Performance management & incapacity process packs

Sectors we serve

All employer types welcome—from micro enterprises to national firms, including domestic employers.

Hospitality Retail Clinics & Medical Practices Construction Manufacturing Security Logistics & Warehousing Agriculture Professional Services Startups & SMEs Education & NPOs Domestic Employers

How it works

01
Say hello
Tell us what’s happening and what outcome you need.
02
Scope & quote
Clear written scope with a fixed or capped fee where possible.
03
Action
We draft, brief, chair or represent—whatever your matter needs.
04
Close-out
Outcome letters, next-steps and optional training to prevent repeats.

FAQs

Do you work nationwide?
Yes. We consult virtually across South Africa and attend in-person hearings in Gauteng (and elsewhere by arrangement).
Do you represent employers or employees?
We focus on employers and management teams, helping you run fair, compliant processes and defend matters at the CCMA/Bargaining Councils.
What’s the difference between misconduct and incapacity?
Misconduct is blameworthy behaviour (e.g., breaking rules). Incapacity is inability to perform (e.g., ill-health). The processes differ—ask us which route applies before you act.
Can we use you once-off or must we be on retainer?
Either is fine. Retainers give you faster response times, included hours and better rates. Once-off drafting, chairing and representation are available anytime.
Do you assist domestic employers?
Yes—households are employers too. We help with domestic worker contracts, minimum wages, leave and discipline.
How fast can you help?
We aim to respond the same business day. Urgent hearings can usually be scheduled within 24–72 hours subject to availability.
How do retrenchments (Section 189) work and how long does it take?
Retrenchment is an operational-requirements process with formal notices and consultations. Timelines vary; many SME processes complete within 2–6 weeks. We prepare notices and packs, run consultations, advise on selection criteria and ensure severance compliance.

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