Lynsey Foot

Associate

Lynsey Foot is an Associate in our Employment Law practice. She appears and represents clients in various forums such as the CCMA, Bargaining Councils and the Labour Court, as well as dratting the relevant pleadings. Lynsey acted as an independent chairperson for clients in disciplinary hearings and advised on section 189 proceedings, wage negotiations and Industrial Action.

+27 (0)11 562 1429

lynsey.foot@cdhlegal.comJohannesburg

Lynsey Foot

About Lynsey

Lynsey completed her articles of clerkship with Blake Bester Inc in 2009, and remained in the Employment Law Practice as a Professional Assistant until 2012 whereafter she moved to Mohamed Randera & Associates in May 2012 to gain experience in other fields of law such as general Civil Litigation and Family Law. In August 2015 she commenced employment with Crafford Attorneys in their Employment Law Practice first as an Associate and thereafter as a Senior Associate.

Lynsey joined CDH'S Employment Law Practice as an Associate in May 2024.

Areas of expertise

Experience

Advising and representation at CCMA and Bargaining Council for various disputes in the security, motor and mining sectors.
Appeared in the Labour Court with regards to section 189 proceedings, urgent strike interdicts, various applications including urgent stay applications.
Charing and prosecution at disciplinary hearings, as well as grievance.

Credentials

Education

LLB - University of Johannesburg {2007)
Admitted as an Attorney {2009)
Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law-University of Johannesburg(2012)
Registered with the Legal Practice Counsel

LANGUAGES

English

News

Labour Court clarifies back pay after reinstatement orders

Labour Court clarifies back pay after reinstatement orders

In Ghiem Moses and 10 Others v the Employer and Francois Wessels (20 January 2026), the Labour Court provided important guidance on employers’ obligations to pay arrear remuneration...

New contractor, same business: Labour Appeal Court confirms section 197 application

New contractor, same business: Labour Appeal Court confirms section 197 application

On 27 November 2025, the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) delivered judgment in the matter of Electro Hydro World (Pty) Ltd v Murray and Roberts Cementation (Pty) Ltd and Others (JA132/24)...

Safe to teach, safe to learn: Legal ways to stop bullying and harassment

Safe to teach, safe to learn: Legal ways to stop bullying and harassment

The recent, horrific assault of a learner at a Western Cape school has once again thrust the issue of bullying and violence in schools into sharp focus, underscoring that South Africa...

Double jeopardy or double trouble? Labour Appeal Court blocks “second” dismissal, orders reinstatement

Double jeopardy or double trouble? Labour Appeal Court blocks “second” dismissal, orders reinstatement

This analysis examines the contentious issue of double jeopardy in employment law, particularly when an employer seeks to impose further disciplinary action on the same set of facts.

The jurisdictional limitations of the Labour Court under section 77(3) of the BCEA

The jurisdictional limitations of the Labour Court under section 77(3) of the BCEA

The Labour Appeal Court (LAC) in Jansen van Vuuren v Heaven Sent Gold SA (Pty) Ltd and Another ; Jansen van Vuuren v Heaven Sent Gold SA Property and Investment (Pty) Ltd and Anothe...

The Labour Court does not have inherent jurisdiction over incomplete disciplinary proceedings

The Labour Court does not have inherent jurisdiction over incomplete disciplinary proceedings

The issue of the Labour Court’s jurisdiction over incomplete disciplinary proceedings has now been authoritatively and definitively determined by the Labour AppealCourt(LAC).

Jurisdiction in cross-border employment disputes: A clarification by the Labour Court

Jurisdiction in cross-border employment disputes: A clarification by the Labour Court

With some businesses and entities moving towards an increasingly globalised workforce, questions surrounding jurisdiction in labour disputes involving employees working abroad for...

The return of assets by an outsourced service provider: Does this constitute a transfer as a going concern

The return of assets by an outsourced service provider: Does this constitute a transfer as a going concern

The legal implications of an entity outsourcing provisions through a tender and allowing the outsourced service provider to use its assets in rendering its services has been brought...

Investigation reports and disciplinary processes: Employer accountability for defamation

Investigation reports and disciplinary processes: Employer accountability for defamation

The legal implications of defamation claims arising from disciplinary investigations were brought into focus in the recent case of Ndobe v Gibela Rail Consortium RF (Pty) Ltd ZAGPJHC...

Section 189A: Must there be compliance with your internal collective agreement before embarking on strike action?

Section 189A: Must there be compliance with your internal collective agreement before embarking on strike action?

On 13 November 2024, ArcelorMittal South Africa (Pty) Ltd (AMSA) launched an urgent application to declare intended strike action by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa...

Religious practice and inherent requirements of the job

Religious practice and inherent requirements of the job

The tension between religious beliefs and workplace demands was addressed in the decision of the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) in Sun International Management Limited v Sayiti (JA13/23)...

Unequal pay for equal work: When is it discrimination?

Unequal pay for equal work: When is it discrimination?

Can paying your employees the same wage or salary amount to unfair discrimination? What does one have to prove in order to satisfy the court that such an allegation indeed constitutes...

All articles by Lynsey

Labour Court clarifies back pay after reinstatement orders

Labour Court clarifies back pay after reinstatement orders

In Ghiem Moses and 10 Others v the Employer and Francois Wessels (20 January 2026), the Labour Court provided important guidance on employers’ obligations to pay arrear remuneration...

New contractor, same business: Labour Appeal Court confirms section 197 application

New contractor, same business: Labour Appeal Court confirms section 197 application

On 27 November 2025, the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) delivered judgment in the matter of Electro Hydro World (Pty) Ltd v Murray and Roberts Cementation (Pty) Ltd and Others (JA132/24)...

Safe to teach, safe to learn: Legal ways to stop bullying and harassment

Safe to teach, safe to learn: Legal ways to stop bullying and harassment

The recent, horrific assault of a learner at a Western Cape school has once again thrust the issue of bullying and violence in schools into sharp focus, underscoring that South Africa...

Double jeopardy or double trouble? Labour Appeal Court blocks “second” dismissal, orders reinstatement

Double jeopardy or double trouble? Labour Appeal Court blocks “second” dismissal, orders reinstatement

This analysis examines the contentious issue of double jeopardy in employment law, particularly when an employer seeks to impose further disciplinary action on the same set of facts.

The jurisdictional limitations of the Labour Court under section 77(3) of the BCEA

The jurisdictional limitations of the Labour Court under section 77(3) of the BCEA

The Labour Appeal Court (LAC) in Jansen van Vuuren v Heaven Sent Gold SA (Pty) Ltd and Another ; Jansen van Vuuren v Heaven Sent Gold SA Property and Investment (Pty) Ltd and Anothe...

The Labour Court does not have inherent jurisdiction over incomplete disciplinary proceedings

The Labour Court does not have inherent jurisdiction over incomplete disciplinary proceedings

The issue of the Labour Court’s jurisdiction over incomplete disciplinary proceedings has now been authoritatively and definitively determined by the Labour AppealCourt(LAC).

Jurisdiction in cross-border employment disputes: A clarification by the Labour Court

Jurisdiction in cross-border employment disputes: A clarification by the Labour Court

With some businesses and entities moving towards an increasingly globalised workforce, questions surrounding jurisdiction in labour disputes involving employees working abroad for...

The return of assets by an outsourced service provider: Does this constitute a transfer as a going concern

The return of assets by an outsourced service provider: Does this constitute a transfer as a going concern

The legal implications of an entity outsourcing provisions through a tender and allowing the outsourced service provider to use its assets in rendering its services has been brought...

Investigation reports and disciplinary processes: Employer accountability for defamation

Investigation reports and disciplinary processes: Employer accountability for defamation

The legal implications of defamation claims arising from disciplinary investigations were brought into focus in the recent case of Ndobe v Gibela Rail Consortium RF (Pty) Ltd ZAGPJHC...

Section 189A: Must there be compliance with your internal collective agreement before embarking on strike action?

Section 189A: Must there be compliance with your internal collective agreement before embarking on strike action?

On 13 November 2024, ArcelorMittal South Africa (Pty) Ltd (AMSA) launched an urgent application to declare intended strike action by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa...

Religious practice and inherent requirements of the job

Religious practice and inherent requirements of the job

The tension between religious beliefs and workplace demands was addressed in the decision of the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) in Sun International Management Limited v Sayiti (JA13/23)...

Unequal pay for equal work: When is it discrimination?

Unequal pay for equal work: When is it discrimination?

Can paying your employees the same wage or salary amount to unfair discrimination? What does one have to prove in order to satisfy the court that such an allegation indeed constitutes...

All articles by Lynsey

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