Engelbrecht Employment Law Professionals

Managing employees can be complex and time-consuming. Employers often face challenges at the CCMA or Bargaining Council, which can be daunting without proper guidance. We provide comprehensive support to ensure your business adheres to all relevant rules and regulations governing employer-employee relationships.

Our services include establishing and maintaining clear policies, from issuing written warnings to employee counseling, to protect your interests and promote a harmonious workplace. Trust us to handle the legal and procedural aspects so you can focus on growing your business.

Retrenchment is never an easy decision for any business, whether involving one employee or many. For businesses with more than 50 employees, specific legal requirements and procedures must be followed during the retrenchment process.

If you anticipate the need for retrenchments, our team can assist you with the restructuring process. We will help you explore alternative strategies to save your business, increase turnover, and minimize the adverse impact on both employees and your organization.

Our aim is to guide you through a fair, compliant, and compassionate retrenchment process that aligns with legal obligations while protecting your business interests.

Need assistance with developing an Employment Equity Plan or making your submissions? Our firm specialises in drafting equitable and practical plans tailored to your workplace, working closely with management to ensure they are fair, achievable, and compliant.

We handle your yearly submissions to the Department of Labour, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Additionally, we attend quarterly Equity Committee meetings to address any workplace unfairness, promote fairness, and ensure ongoing compliance with legislation.

To empower your team, we also provide training for Equity Committee members, helping them understand their roles and responsibilities in managing workplace equity effectively.

Partner with us to create an inclusive, compliant, and fair work environment that meets all legislative requirements.

Looking to fill a position? Look no further. Our experienced team is dedicated to helping you find the right candidate for your business. We will craft compelling job advertisements and publish them across popular platforms to attract qualified applicants.

From receiving applications to scrutinising resumes, we handle the entire process so you don’t have to waste time on irrelevant candidates. Our thorough screening ensures that only the most suitable applicants are shortlisted for interviews, making your hiring process efficient and effective.

Let us take the tedious work off your plate and assist you in securing top talent to meet your business needs.

Ensuring compliance with the latest legislation is essential for domestic and garden workers. We provide assistance in registering your workers with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), all at minimal fees.

Registration is now a legal requirement, and failing to comply can result in hefty fines and potential personal injury claims. By registering your workers and keeping their information up to date, you not only meet legal obligations but also protect yourself and your employee(s).

Let us help you navigate the registration process efficiently and affordably, ensuring you remain compliant and your worker(s) are protected.

Don't struggle with the complexities of submitting returns to COIDA, RMA, and FEMA. We offer a streamlined service to handle your annual Returns of Earnings, ensuring they are submitted accurately and on time every year.

Our team will manage the entire process, from preparing your return to submitting it by the due date. After successful payment of your return, we will also assist in obtaining your letter of good standing, confirming your compliance and good standing with the relevant authorities.

Let us take the hassle out of regulatory submissions so you can focus on running your business with confidence.

Addressing poor work performance can be challenging under Labour Law, but it’s an area we are well-equipped to handle. Unsure how to approach an underperforming employee or how to counsel someone who is misusing or abusing sick leave? We can guide you through the process, ensuring it’s done correctly and fairly.

While the process may take some time, it is a valuable investment in maintaining a productive and compliant workplace. It’s important to understand the difference between misconduct and poor work performance, as each requires a different approach. We are here to clarify these distinctions and assist you in managing these situations effectively.

Let us help you navigate these sensitive issues with professionalism and fairness, protecting both your business and your employees’ rights.

It’s a common misconception that dismissing an employee can be done simply based on suspicion of misconduct. In reality, a fair and lawful process must be followed, starting with a formal disciplinary hearing. This ensures that the employee has the opportunity to present their case and be heard in a fair and unbiased manner.

Our firm offers professional chairing of disciplinary hearings, ensuring that the process is conducted in accordance with legal requirements and best practices. We facilitate a fair investigation, guide the proceedings, and provide recommendations based on the outcomes, helping you achieve a just and compliant resolution.

Trust us to handle disciplinary hearings with fairness and integrity, protecting your business from legal risks and ensuring employee rights are respected.

Simplify your payroll process with our easy and flexible solutions, tailored to any business size—from a single employee to hundreds. Whether weekly, fortnightly, or monthly, we provide accurate and timely salary processing, giving you payroll at your fingertips.

Our comprehensive service includes detailed documentation for your EMP201, EMP501, and Tax Directives, ensuring full compliance with SARS. We handle the export of files directly into your online E-Filing system through our professional Bookkeeper, streamlining your submissions.

Pay your employees with just one click using your banking app—eliminating duplicate or late payments. Employee self-service options are available upon request, providing staff with easy access to payslips.

Let us take the complexity out of payroll, so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.

Union meetings can often feel like a challenge, but with our expertise, they don’t have to be. Our firm specialises in managing industrial relations on your behalf, ensuring that union interactions are productive, compliant, and aligned with legislative requirements.

We assist in ensuring that union meetings meet all legal criteria and adhere to relevant legislation, fostering fairness and transparency in the workplace. Our goal is to create a balanced environment where unions and workplace forums work collaboratively with the employer, rather than against them.

By partnering with us, you can rest assured that your industrial relations are handled professionally, helping to maintain a harmonious and compliant work environment that benefits everyone involved.

Injured on duty? Our firm is here to support you through the entire process of submitting claims to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA). We handle the preparation and submission of your claims, ensuring all required documentation is accurate and complete.

We also provide ongoing follow-up to ensure that your claims are processed promptly and appropriately. In addition, our services extend to managing claims at RMA (Rand Mutual Assurance) and FEM (Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company) for industries regulated by their respective councils and ensure that injured employees', booked off more than three days due to the injury's TTD claims are managed to ensure the employer's refund. Note that COIDA only refund after the final medical report is submitted. RMA and FEM refund TTD claims monthly. Note that COIDA claims does take much longer than RMA and FEM.

Partner with us for expert guidance and dedicated support in navigating these claims, helping you minimise downtime and ensure your employees receive the benefits they deserve.

Say goodbye to queues and paperwork. We offer a hassle-free service to register your business with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), ensuring that your company remains compliant with all UIF regulations. Additionally, we can update your UIF backdated declarations and payments (4 years), ensuring your UIF is current and updated.

Need to register new employees or remove existing ones? Our team makes the process quick and easy. Contact us for seamless assistance in adding or removing employees from your UIF profile, ensuring your records are always up to date and compliant. Value added services include monthly online declarations to coincide with your PAYE.

Trust us to handle your UIF obligations efficiently, so you can focus on running your business smoothly.

Time and attendance are vital components of a productive and efficient workplace. Our comprehensive training programs are designed to help employees optimise their daily routines, effectively manage their time, and prioritise tasks to enhance overall performance.

Through our training, employees will learn how to document their daily activities, develop better work-flow procedures, and create strategies for managing workload efficiently. This not only improves individual productivity but also contributes to a more organised and harmonious work environment.

Investing in employee development in these areas ensures your team operates at its best, leading to increased efficiency, reduced downtime, and improved business outcomes.

Maintaining a safe, productive, and compliant workplace is a top priority for any employer. If you're uncertain whether your employees are adhering to your company's policies regarding substance use, we can provide professional support through our comprehensive drug testing services.

Our accredited personnel are equipped to conduct on-site drug testing efficiently and discreetly, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations. We utilise reliable testing methods to deliver accurate and confidential results, enabling you to make informed decisions regarding employee wellbeing and safety.

Implementing regular or random drug testing can serve as a proactive measure to prevent substance abuse-related issues, promote a healthy work environment, and safeguard your business reputation. Whether you're conducting pre-employment screening, random testing, or testing following an incident, our team is here to assist you every step of the way.

Trust us to help you enforce your workplace policies effectively and maintain a safe and compliant workplace for all.

We are fully accredited to represent employers at the CCMA and Bargaining Councils through our official membership with the Afrikaanse Handels Instituut (AHI). Our experienced team provides expert guidance and representation in all dispute resolutions, disciplinary hearings, and negotiations that occur within these forums.

With a thorough understanding of the legal framework and procedural requirements, we ensure your business's interests are safeguarded while complying with all relevant employment legislation. Our proactive approach helps prevent disputes from escalating and provides you with peace of mind, knowing that your company's rights and obligations are in capable hands.

Whether you are facing a conflict resolution, a disciplinary hearing, or collective bargaining processes, we are here to support you every step of the way and to advocate on your behalf at these important forums.