Labour Lawyer?

[Mars]

I have a freind that was unfairly dismissed. He has taken the previous employer to the ccma and it has come to some kind of mediation/arbitration where a lawyer is allowed to be present. The employer will have a lawyer there and this freind of mine does not have a lawyer.
He is asking me to help him, but though I know a bit about labour law (from an employers view) I don't really think I'm qualified to represent him. He is very much afraid that the lawyer is going to bulldoze him. I have never had to go this far with the ccma so I have no idea what goes on in these meetings..

Is it possible to get a lawyer involved at this late date? If so, what does it cost and where would I find such a person.

 

[guest2013-1]

The CCMA, AFAIK, should provide a lawyer

 

[Mars]

yea I thought so too. I just dont want to see the guy shafted (again)

 

[ice_cubes]

its possible to get a lawyer and it'll cost around 8grand MAX..payment terms are always negotiable (so is the bill).
The lawyer will need ALL the docs/info starting from the internal disciplinary process, dismissal, appeal, ccma 1st hearing and so forth.

pls dont let the bill put yo friend off, having a lawyer in these cases is absolutely critical (talking 4rm experience).

 

[Celine]

you would be well advised to not be his representative if you feel that you wouldn't do him justice. rather let him get legal representation and i think that CCMA should, by right have their own attorneys who would represent him if he is strapped for cash. but he should enquire with them. no harm in enquiring.

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

its possible to get a lawyer and it'll cost around 8grand MAX..payment terms are always negotiable (so is the bill).
The lawyer will need ALL the docs/info starting from the internal disciplinary process, dismissal, appeal, ccma 1st hearing and so forth.

pls dont let the bill put yo friend off, having a lawyer in these cases is absolutely critical (talking 4rm experience).

Actually IIRC, if he wins at arbitration, the employer will be responsible for his legal bills. So if he's pretty damn sure that he has a solid case, then a labour consultant may not be a bad idea.