We provide specialist legal advice on all issues affecting bargaining councils. Our services include:
Advice on the statutory framework within which bargaining councils operate generally and the implications of legislative amendments.
Advice on bargaining council constitutions and the interpretation, application and enforcement of collective agreements.
Representation in demarcation disputes.
Representation at exemption hearings or appeal hearings.
Advice and representation in Labour Court processes and applications, including applications to review the outcome of exemption hearings.
Advice and representation in bargaining council jurisdictional disputes.
Advice on bargaining council social funds, including fund rules, benefit design and good corporate governance.
Some of our directors also serve as independent members of exemption panels.