The cornerstone of the HR City group of companies is certainly Personnel Management Services (PMS), not only because it was established first, but also due to the type of service rendered, namely providing our clients with relevant, up to date information and advice in the ever changing field of labour legislation.This is the area in which most employers require assistance because it is a highly specialized field. Very often, and this has proven itself repeatedly, a pure legalistic approach and background is not sufficient to be successful. Practical experience is a crucial element in this field.
HR City offers the insights of paralegal experts in he field labour law, with years of hands-on experience and a cumulative total of more than 40 years of labour law expertise we can provide clear and comprehensive advice to our clients. This is further enhanced by the fact that multiple members of the HR City team have successfully completed the CCMA commissioner’s course and are jointly servicing and representing our clients where more serious and complex cases occur.
Under the guidance of the Senior IR Practitioner, AJ van Niekerk, the team, comprised of Lizaan Wolmarans, Elri Botha, Conrad Luus, José de Souza, Juvane Olivier and Ruwhan Godsil take care of the day to day disciplinary matters whilst gaining experience. You can be assured of excellent knowledge on all labour-related matters, including disciplinary codes, procedures, contracts and dispute resolution.
Why a Paralegal Division?
With the implementation of the new Labour Relations Act in 1996 and its’ subsequent amendments, it became evident that employers will need assistance to ensure that they comply with all the rigid regulations entrenched in this Act. Although the Labour Relations Act has already been in existence for 22 years, it is a given that employers now require assistance more than ever, due to the Act changing daily by ways of Case Law and Amendments. The labour field has become a minefield of disasters waiting to happen. Very often, the whole team will brainstorm and prepare intensively for specific matters of interest and of potential high risk. This ensures that our clients issues are viewed from all angles, boost preparation and give the less experienced personnel the exposure to complex scenarios.
We have developed and built up a library of documents, policies, agreements and contracts, which were adapted throughout the years as per changes in the law as well as case law implications. If you require a specific document, we do not have to reinvent the wheel, we will simply adapt the document to suit your business. All these are electronically stored and supplied to our customers on request. We have a proven track record and are market leaders in servicing the fields of Human Resource, Personnel Management and Industrial Relations.
We offer a Human Resource audit and will gladly perform this audit on your business to determine your level of compliance, both statutory and managerial. Once this audit is completed, a report and recommendations will be supplied to your Management team.
What do we Offer?
- Implementation of Contracts of Employment
- Implementation/Administration of Statutory Ledgers
- Assistance with Department of Labour and Bargaining Counsel Inspections
- Sectoral Determination Information and Notifications
- Assistance with UIF Administration
- Assistance with Workman’s Compensation Administration
- Advice and Assistance with developing Training Programs and Strategies
- Implementation and development of all Relevant Policies and Procedures
- Conducting Disciplinary Hearings and maintaining Discipline in the Workplace
- Trade Union Negotiations
- Advice on all CCMA and Bargaining Counsel matters as per the Labour Relations Act
- Legal advice and assistance in terms of all labour relations matters, including Strikes, Retrenchments etc.
- Human Resource Practitioners on-site
- On-site and telephonic assistance 24 hours a day
Strategic Planning
We also offer workforce motivation planning as well as proactive planning before wage negotiations. We gladly implement productivity programmes in the workplace. Our 12-month Retainer Agreement includes all the above services as well as all necessary documentation. Entering into a Retainer Agreement gives you the benefit of 24 hours labour relations support at a fixed monthly fee.
Don’t hesitate, contact us today for a free quotation.