Labour Attorneys Durban

Your Trusted Partner in Labour, Employment & Litigation

At Derik Jaftha Attorneys (DJA), we are recognised as one of South Africa’s leading litigation firms — with proven expertise in employment law, criminal law, civil disputes, and commercial matters.

Our difference is built on three core principles:

• Broad Knowledge Beyond the Law
  Our team’s experience goes far beyond legal textbooks. It spans criminal investigation, commercial crime investigation, human resources, loss control, risk management, psychology, due diligence auditing, forensic auditing, and dispute resolution. This expertise allows us to provide innovative, “out-of-the-box” advice with a clear, results-driven approach.

• Proven Track Record Across Courts
  We have achieved landmark decisions in South Africa’s highest courts — including the Labour Appeal Court, the Criminal Appeals Court, and the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein. Our litigation footprint extends nationwide, representing clients in CCMA proceedings, bargaining councils, Labour Court, High Court, and beyond

• Our Fee Structure
  While many firms focus on billing hours, we focus on delivering value. We take into account our clients’ financial circumstances while ensuring exceptional legal representation, transparency in costs, and regular updates throughout proceedings.

LABOUR LAW FOR EMPLOYERS

DJA offers counsel to both employees and employers, giving us an inclusive understanding of both perspectives in workplace disputes and labour matters.

We represent employers of all types and sizes — from multi-national corporations to regional and local businesses — and understand that well-structured, legally compliant employment relationships are critical to business success.

Employers expect more than just litigation skills from their attorneys — they need preventative solutions. That’s why we offer a full-service labour law solution, including:

• Overseeing and managing all labour-related needs so clients can focus on running their business with confidence.

• Advice & counselling, risk management, training and education.

• Representation at the CCMA, bargaining councils, and Labour Court.

• Employment law audits tailored to meet operational and statutory requirements, reviewing policies and practices for compliance.

Our audits include:

• Employment contracts

• Disciplinary codes & procedures

• Disciplinary, incapacity & poor performance investigations/hearings

• Grievance policies & procedures

• Policies on discrimination, sexual harassment, and HIV/AIDS

• Strike management & collective bargaining issues

We are available 24/7 — whether it’s a midnight workplace crisis or urgent representation during business hours.