Director
Michael Yeates is a Director in our Employment practice. He has extensive experience in the field of health and safety, employee relations and corporate immigration law both from a litigation perspective and training and development. Michael works in various industries including mining, metals, engineering, retail, financial services and the commercial distributive trade.
Michael began his career as a Candidate Attorney in 2004 and was appointed as an Associate in 2005. He joined Cliffe Dekker (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) as a Senior Associate in 2008 and became a Director in 2011.
Michael Yeates, Director in the Employment practice features on Newzroom Afrika. He discusses an employer's right to privacy and the consequences for employees recording the activities of their employers.
Employment Director Michael Yeates joined eNews Channel Africa to look at the pros and cons of a shorter work week.
Michael Yeates, Director in the Employment practice joined eNCA to discuss the management of marijuana in the workplace
Michael Yeates Director of Employment Practice talks about the difficulties of getting highly skilled immigrants into South Africa.
Michael Yeates, Director in the Employment practice talks about the implications an employee can face for recording an employer.
Michael Yeates, Director in the Employment practice joined Cape Talk's Upfront with Refilwe Moloto to discuss the use of the word "Boer" in different contexts.
Michael Yeates, Director in our Employment practice, joined Radio aBr, to talk about the future of employment in South Africa. He discussed how technology has revolutionised the workplace and flexi hours are becoming more common.
Michael Yeates, head of the Immigration sector talks about how skilled foreigners can get a work visa.
