José was admitted as an Attorney during 1990 and joined a prominent firm in Pretoria, where he was appointed as Director in 1994. He then joined GLM in 1997 as a Director heading up the Employment Law Department, which has through the years built a reputation for service excellence in all aspects of Employment Law. He plays a pivotal role in the management of the firm as a member of the Executive Committee and takes part in the organised profession, regularly acting as a member of the Disciplinary Committee of the Law Society of the Northern Provinces.

José specialises in Labour Litigation before the CCMA, various Bargaining Councils and the Labour Court. In addition to Labour Litigation he also drafts Recognition Agreements and Contracts of Employment, provides advice on labour implications of mergers and acquisitions and the labour implications of corporatisation of State Owned Enterprises. He regularly advises on restructuring of businesses and transfers or sale of businesses as a going concern and advise on retrenchments and rationalisations as well as on the Employment Equity Act and other employment related legislation including Pension Fund issues. José conducts and chairs Disciplinary Inquiries and leads investigations on behalf of employers relating to misconduct, charges of fraud, nepotism and sexual harassment in the work place. José also conducts negotiations with Unions on behalf of clients.

Employment Law Department:

• Labour Litigation;
• Employment Law;
• Pension Funds Law.

• B Proc;
• Advanced Diploma in Labour Law;
• Certificate in Sports Law;
• Advanced Diploma in Pension Funds Law.

Direct tel: +27 (0) 428 8676

Fax: +27 (0) 428 8776

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