The law regarding unfair labour practice has been evolving over a period of time. Initially there was a clear distinction made between the benefits which an employee receives and the contractual interests which exist. Unfair labour practice claims were only permitted in certain instances. Different time periods for the referral of an unfair labour practice claim are in place and must be strictly applied to. We at Malcolm Lyons & Brivik Inc. having specialised in labour law are aware of all these time periods.

Remedies for unfair labour practice vary from referral to referral and are dependent on the nature of the complaint.

An unfair labour practice is defined as an act or omission which arises between an employer and an employee involving unfair conduct relating to promotion, demotion and probation or training of an employee or to the provision of a benefit. It also includes an unfair suspension of an employee or
any unfair disciplinary action short of dismissal.

Finally it may include a refusal or failure of an employer to reinstate or re- employ a former employee.

Should you wish to contact Malcolm Lyons & Brivik Attorneys Inc. to assist in any 
unfair dismissal / unfair labour practice contact us on:

Cape Town, Western Cape:
0861 MLB INC / (021) 425-5570

Johannesburg, Gauteng:
0861 MLB INC / (011) 268-669

With offices and representatives country wide from Cape Town and Johannesburg we are able to represent clients throughout South Africa.