Lynsey Foot
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.
About Lynsey
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.
Credentials
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
Languages
- English
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.
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
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.
News
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
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
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
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 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...
