One of the biggest benefits of being a member with the LWO is peace of mind, when you are confident that your business complies with labour law, and the 24/7 support with practical advice regarding how to handle any employer-employee situation in the workplace.

All our members have access to our 24/7 free legal advice helpline, available 365 days of the year, where you speak directly to a qualified legal advisor.

Upon joining every member receives proactive training so that you know exactly what is expected of you.

A qualified legal advisor will come and do a complete labour law audit with 100% compliance with labour law in mind. All labour law documentation is also provided, explained, discussed and implemented. This includes employment contracts, policies, procedures, posters, etc.

The employment contract is the most important document in any employer-employee relationship. The LWO provides our members with purpose-built employment contracts specific to your business and industry. Don’t be satisfied with a generic employment contract. Use the best employment contracts for your industry and your business. 

We also provide our members with free labour law documentation that comply with labour law as well as the applicable Sectoral Determination or Bargaining Council Agreement. 

 The LWO uses legislation  to the employer’s optimum benefit in drafting these documents in order to protect your business. 

The LWO is a registered employers’ organisation with the Department of Labour – this means that we are authorised to represent you in the CCMA, Bargaining Council and Labour Court. 

We are currently boasting a success figure of 99.994% at the CCMA. 

The LWO assist our members with any labour law services. This includes: 

• Providing purpose-built employment contracts
• Providing all labour law documentation
• The creation and implementation of rules in the workplace
• Enforcing discipline in the workplace
• Disciplinary hearings
• Representation at the CCMA, Bargaining Council and Labour Court
• Assistance with trade union negotiations
• Assistance with strickes
• Restructuring
• Retrenchments
• Assistance with inspections by the Department of Labour

The LWO also assist our members to comply with the requirements set by the Employment Equity Act.  

The Employment Equity Act applies to all employers, but “designated employers” (who meet the minimum requirements) have additional responsabilities. A “designated employer” is any employer with 50 or more employees, or an industry specific annual turnover – click here for a breakdown of the requirements

Contact the LWO for assistance to make sure you comply.