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Jose Jorge

Director

Jose Jorge is a Director in our Employment Law practice. He specialises in employment litigation, individual employment law, collective labour law and general employment law. Jose has specialised in this field for more than 20 years.

+27 (0)21 481 6319
jose.jorge@cdhlegal.comCape Town
Jose Jorge

About Jose

About Jose

Jose joined Perrott van Niekerk Woodhouse & Matyolo Inc in 1998 as an Associate and left in 2013 where he held the position of Equity Director. He joined Norton Rose Fullbright SA in 2013 as an Equity Director until 2017. He joined Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as an Equity Director in 2017.

Credentials

Credentials

Education

  • BA, University of Cape Town
  • LLB, University of Cape Town
  • Year of admission as an attorney: 1998
  • Registered with the Legal Practice Council

Memberships

  • The South African Society for Labour Law (SASLAW)

Languages

Languages

  • English

About Jose

Jose joined Perrott van Niekerk Woodhouse & Matyolo Inc in 1998 as an Associate and left in 2013 where he held the position of Equity Director. He joined Norton Rose Fullbright SA in 2013 as an Equity Director until 2017. He joined Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as an Equity Director in 2017.

Credentials

Education

  • BA, University of Cape Town
  • LLB, University of Cape Town
  • Year of admission as an attorney: 1998
  • Registered with the Legal Practice Council

Memberships

  • The South African Society for Labour Law (SASLAW)

Languages

  • English

Experience

Strikes

Jose has extensive experience in assisting clients with strikes. He has in the past assisted a large number of corporates, including Shoprite, Freshmark, Engen and LSG Sky Chefs with strike management. He has successfully brought applications interdicting unprotected strikes, and unlawful and violent conduct during strikes.

Aspects of employment and labour law.

He assists local and international companies conducting business in South Africa and advises clients on all aspects of employment and labour law. 

Corporate clients in various sectors

He services a number of corporate clients in various sectors including the petroleum, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, consumer goods, services and retail sectors. 

Jose's experience includes:

Litigation in the CCMA, Labour Court, Labour Appeal Court and High Court, strike management, review applications, drafting employment related contracts, policies and codes of conduct, advice and making submissions in respect of proposed changes to legislation, business restructuring and transfers, disciplinary enquiries, advice on minimum standards compliance, drafting variation and exemption applications, legal and strategic advice, providing advice on employment equity and unfair discrimination and providing training in respect of arbitrations and disciplinary enquiries.

News

Business unusual: Transfers of employment contracts in the context of a voluntary liquidation
Employment Law

Business unusual: Transfers of employment contracts in the context of a voluntary liquidation

On 5 August 2024, the Constitutional Court refused leave to appeal in the matter of Africa Online Operations (Mauritius) Ltd v Scanlon and Others 2024 4 BLLR 357 (LAC). Leave to appeal...
Doctor Who? The scourge of bogus doctors
Employment Law

Doctor Who? The scourge of bogus doctors

Woolworths (Pty) Ltd v Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration and Others (JA90/22) ZALAC 29 (13 June 2024) The abuse of sick leave in South African workplaces is rife....
The duress dodge: How to spot and shut down bogus duress claims
Employment Law

The duress dodge: How to spot and shut down bogus duress claims

Unfortunately, labour relations in South Africa have become very litigious. The instances of employees agreeing to settlements or accepting voluntary severance packages, only to allege...
Constitutional Court clarifies when retrenchments are merger specific
Competition Law

Constitutional Court clarifies when retrenchments are merger specific

South Africa faces one of the highest unemployment rates in the world. This is the primary reason that the Competition Commission (Commission) must consider the effect on employment...
Weeding out the fraudsters: Misrepresentation of qualifications
Employment Law

Weeding out the fraudsters: Misrepresentation of qualifications

The South African employment landscape is littered with employees who have misrepresented their qualifications to achieve a higher status or make more money by being appointed to positions...

All articles by Jose
Racism in the workplace

Racism in the workplace

Employment Director Jose Jorge appeared on SABC's Morning Live to discuss racism in the workplace.
Social media racism and racism in the workplace
Employment Law

Social media racism and racism in the workplace

On 19 July, Employment Directors Samiksha Singh and Jose Jorge appeared on The Afternoon Express on SABC to talk about social media racism and racism in the workplace.

All videos by Jose
Warning! Zimbabwean Exemption Permits expire on 30 June 2023
Employment Law

Warning! Zimbabwean Exemption Permits expire on 30 June 2023

In just under 4 weeks, all Zimbabwean Exemption Permits ("ZEP") will expire. In just under 4 weeks, all Zimbabwean Exemption Permits ("ZEP") will expire. The expiry of these ZEPs will...
A discussion on when an employee whistle blower in the workplace can make use of the LRA section 188A

A discussion on when an employee whistle blower in the workplace can make use of the LRA section 188A

The Podcast considers the case of Lindokuhle Tsibani v Estate Agency Affairs Board and Others - Case no: J 642/2021.
COIDA for domestic workers

COIDA for domestic workers

Employment Law Director Jose Jorge joined Lunch with Pippa Hudson on Cape Talk for a discussion around registering your domestic worker for COIDA. In it, he looks at how to ensure...
Employer liability in terms of section 60 of the EEA

Employer liability in terms of section 60 of the EEA

Employers have duty to eliminate unfair discrimination in their employment policies and procedures. The case of PSA obo AG v The Department of Agriculture highlights the risks to employers...
COVID-19 TERS

COVID-19 TERS

Employment Director Jose Jorge joins The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine to unpack COVID-19 Temporary Employee / Employer Relief Scheme (TERS) and what it means for companies and...

All podcasts by Jose

Market recognition

The Legal 500 EMEA 2020 - 2023 recommended Jose for employment.

Market recognition

The Legal 500 EMEA 2020 - 2023 recommended Jose for employment.

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