Mohsina Chenia
Mohsina Chenia is an Executive Consultant in our Employment Law practice. She has vast experience in employment law and related fields (including litigation and dispute resolution) and acts for various employers both in the public and private spheres, within diverse industries including corporate, local government, education and SOE's. She also acts for many clients within the Road Freight Industry. Mohsina has lead teams in many ground-breaking matters which have been heard before the Constitutional Court. Mohsina has been appointed as an Independent Chariperson of the Human Rights Committee of the North West University Council.
About Mohsina
About Mohsina
Mohsina began her career in employment law in 1993 at PSN Attorneys. She joined Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as a Director in 2013 and now practices in our Employment Law practice as an Executive Consultant.
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- BA LLB, University of the Witwatersrand
- Certificate in Advanced Labour Law, University of South Africa
- Certificate: Arbitrations, University of South Africa
- Admission as an attorney: 1993
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
Memberships
- SASLAW
Languages
Languages
- English
About Mohsina
Mohsina began her career in employment law in 1993 at PSN Attorneys. She joined Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as a Director in 2013 and now practices in our Employment Law practice as an Executive Consultant.
Credentials
Education
- BA LLB, University of the Witwatersrand
- Certificate in Advanced Labour Law, University of South Africa
- Certificate: Arbitrations, University of South Africa
- Admission as an attorney: 1993
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
Memberships
- SASLAW
Languages
- English
Experience
Advising on restructuring of companies and business transfers in terms of Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act.
Consulting and advising Corporates on all aspects of Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management including employee benefits.
Collective bargaining.
Employment equity and discrimination disputes.
Management of Industrial Action and strike related disputes.
Labour court, labour appeal court and CCMA and Bargaining Council appearances.
Retrenchments and redundancies. Strategising on all employment related matters including negotiations and facilitations.
Training on various aspects of labour relations and legislation including performance management, general workplace discipline, amendments to legislation, etc.
Acting Judge at Labour Court.
News
Reason over ransom: National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa and Others v Aveng Trident Steel (a division of Aveng Africa (Pty) Ltd) and Another 2020 ZACC 23
The Constitutional Court (CC) has handed down judgment in the long awaited case of National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa and Others v Aveng Trident Steel (a division of Aveng...
WEBINAR | Annual Employment Law Conference
The COVID-19 pandemic saw a dramatic shift in the world of work as we knew it. It raised new challenges, forced us to think of new solutions to old problems, and demanded adaptability...
When are the winds of change justified? Determining dismissals where employees refuse an employer's proposal
With the recent amendments to the Labour Relations Act, No. 66 of 1995 (LRA) there has been much anticipation as to how the application of the newly amended sections would ultimately...
Smoke signals for employers
On 9 May 2018, the draft Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill was published for public comment.
Intra-trade union conflicts: Can employers assist in resolving intra-union disputes?
As a general rule, the Labour Relations Act, No 66 of 1995 (LRA), cannot be used by employers as a tool to quell strife internally within trade unions. There are, however, circumstances...
Market recognition
- Legal 500 EMEA 2010 to 2014 recommended Mohsina in Labour and Employment.
Market recognition
- Legal 500 EMEA 2010 to 2014 recommended Mohsina in Labour and Employment.
