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Advice about collective bargaining issues, including the drafting of recognition agreements and advice on preparation, planning and handling of wage negotiations
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Advice on all labour legislation, its application and interpretation
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Advice on mergers and acquisitions
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Advice on restructuring and right-sizing
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Advising on lockouts
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Drafting and enforcing or defending restraint of trade agreements
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Drafting contracts of employment and terms of engagement of executives
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Drafting rules of pension, provident and other retirement funds
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Drafting grievance, disciplinary and other procedural agreements
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Drafting health and safety agreements
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Drafting the necessary application papers and obtaining interdicts for strikes, as well as managing strikes
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Due diligence exercises to assess legal risks associated with transactions relating to transfers of businesses, employees and retirement funds
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Enquiries in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, and Mines Health and Safety Act
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Litigation in the Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court
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Running arbitrations in the CCMA and/or bargaining councils in relation to dismissals and alleged unfair labour practices
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Strategic advice on surplus apportionment schemes, conversion of funds, outsourcing pensioners, altering contribution rates and insured benefit structures
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