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Leila Moosa

Senior Associate

Leila commenced articles of clerkship at Bowmans in 2016 and retained as an Associate in their Employment and Benefits practice. In 2021 Leila was awarded a Chevening Partner scholarship to pursue her MBA at Warwick Business School in 2021 / 2022 academic year. After completing her MBA, Leila gained business operations experience working as the Senior EA to the CEO of Ozow (Pty) Ltd before joining Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as a Senior Associate in the Employment Law practice on 1 March 2023.

+27 (0)21 481 6318
leila.moosa@cdhlegal.comCape Town
Leila Moosa

About Leila

About Leila

Leila commenced articles of clerkship at Bowmans in 2016 and retained as an Associate in their Employment and Benefits practice. In 2021 Leila was awarded a Chevening Partner scholarship to pursue her MBA at Warwick Business School in 2021/2022 academic year. After completing her MBA, Leila gained business operations experience working as the Senior EA to the CEO of Ozow (Pty) Ltd before joining Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as a Senior Associate in the Employment Law practice on 1 March 2023.

Credentials

Credentials

Education

  • BA (with distinction in isiXhosa Communication), University of Cape Town: 2013
  • LLB, University of Cape Town: 2015
  • Admission as an Attorney: 2018
  • Admission as a Notary Public: 2018
  • MBA (with distinction, graduating in the 10% of the FTMBA cohort), University of Warwick: 2022
  • Enrolled with the Legal Practice Council

Languages

Languages

  • English

About Leila

Leila commenced articles of clerkship at Bowmans in 2016 and retained as an Associate in their Employment and Benefits practice. In 2021 Leila was awarded a Chevening Partner scholarship to pursue her MBA at Warwick Business School in 2021/2022 academic year. After completing her MBA, Leila gained business operations experience working as the Senior EA to the CEO of Ozow (Pty) Ltd before joining Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as a Senior Associate in the Employment Law practice on 1 March 2023.

Credentials

Education

  • BA (with distinction in isiXhosa Communication), University of Cape Town: 2013
  • LLB, University of Cape Town: 2015
  • Admission as an Attorney: 2018
  • Admission as a Notary Public: 2018
  • MBA (with distinction, graduating in the 10% of the FTMBA cohort), University of Warwick: 2022
  • Enrolled with the Legal Practice Council

Languages

  • English

News

Agreed demotion and duress

Agreed demotion and duress

The judgment of the Labour Court in Komatsu Mining Corporation Group v Metal and Engineering Bargaining Council and Others (JR2725/21) ZALCJHB 361 deals with two core principles.
What would the “reasonable employer” do?
Employment Law

What would the “reasonable employer” do?

On 8 July 2024 the High Court of South Africa, Free State Division, Bloemfontein delivered judgment in the decade-long case of Louw v Fourie NO and Another (3074/2016)ZAFSHC137. The...
The review test restated
Employment Law

The review test restated

In the recent judgment of Makuleni v Standard Bank of SA (Pty) Ltd and Others 44 ILJ 1005 (LAC), the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) reaffirmed the test for the review of a Commission for...
Failure to promote an employee to a restructured position in a retrenchment process: Can this constitute and unfair labour practice?
Employment Law

Failure to promote an employee to a restructured position in a retrenchment process: Can this constitute and unfair labour practice?

In Telkom SA Ltd v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others 40 ILJ 1093 (LC), the primary issue that the court was required to decide was whether the failure...

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Webinar Recording | Immigration Compliance and Workplace Enforcement
Employment Law

Webinar Recording | Immigration Compliance and Workplace Enforcement

Watch our panel of experts as they discuss the intersection of immigration law, employment practices, and criminal liability for businesses.
Webinar Recording | Drugs, alcohol, and the workplace
Employment Law

Webinar Recording | Drugs, alcohol, and the workplace

An employer must maintain a safe and healthy working environment. Watch our webinar for insights.
The right to disconnect from work-related communications
Employment Law

The right to disconnect from work-related communications

Leila Moosa, Senior Associate in our Employment Law practice joined Rofhiwa Madzena on eNCA to unpack the right to disconnect from work-related communications outside of working hours,...
Menstruation leave
Employment Law

Menstruation leave

Leila Moosa, a Senior Associate in our Employment Law practice talks to eNCA about menstruation leave and employment law.

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Tips for employers to support their employees
Employment Law

Mental Health Awareness Month: Tips for employers to support their employees

Leila Moosa, Senior Associate in the Employment Law practice, joined Lebogang Mabange on Channel Africa to discuss 'Mental Health Awareness Month: Tips for Employers to Support Their...
Getting the basics right: What employers should know about workplace raids
Employment Law

Getting the basics right: What employers should know about workplace raids

The Department of Employment and Labour has recently conducted labour inspection raids that have attracted significant attention from the media and employers.
Understanding Strikes in South Africa: Insights for Employers
Employment Law

Understanding Strikes in South Africa: Insights for Employers

As South Africa grapples with a surge in industrial action and violent strikes, it is imperative for employers to stay abreast of South Africa's labour laws to mitigate risks effectively...
Proposed changes to maternal leave
Employment Law

Proposed changes to maternal leave

Senior Associate Leila Moosa from CDH's Employment Law practice joined Clement Manyathela on Cape Talk to discuss the proposed changes to maternal leave and what they may mean for...
Resignations: Debunking misconceptions
Employment Law

Resignations: Debunking misconceptions

In this podcast Gillian Lumb and Leila Moosa debunk some of the misconceptions surrounding resignations

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