Sashin Naidoo
About Sashin
Sashin was admitted as an attorney in 2018. Before joining CDH he worked as an Associate at JR Incorporated specialising in employment law in the corporate, food, mining, and chemical industries before being appointed by CDH as an Associate in 2023. Prior to practicing employment law Sashin gained experience in the fields of criminal, family law and general civil litigation for two years.
Areas of expertise
Experience
Appearances in the and Labour Court for referrals, reviews, applications and various interlocutory applications involving alleged unfair dismissal claims, unfair labour practice claims, classification claims, unprotected strikes, restraint of trade, urgent applications for both employer and employee.
Attending to arbitrations across various employment tribunals including the CCMA, NBCCI, MEIBC and NBCRFLI for various claims including unfair dismissal claims, unfair labour practices claims, claims for outstanding amounts, essential services, interpretation and application of collective agreements disputes, organisational rights disputes, retrenchment dismissals and section 197 transfers. etc.
Attending to the preparation for trial (e.g., briefing of counsel, pre-trial proceedings, preparation of trial bundles, witness consultation and preparation) and drafting of arguments; drafting of pleadings in the Magistrates Court, Labour Court, Labour Appeal Court, High Courts, Supreme Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court
Acting as chairperson and initiator in disciplinary and incapacity inquiries.
Appearances in the Magistrates Courts in criminal and civil litigation and assistance with advice on civil and criminal matters within the employment law context.
Conducting workplace investigations.
Assisting with the drafting of legal opinions on employment law issues and advice on (or preparation of) employment contracts, restraint of trade agreements, recognition agreements and workplace policies and procedures.
Credentials
Education
- BA Law; University of Pretoria - 2014
- LLB; University of Pretoria - 2016
- L.E.A.D, Law School - 2017
- Admitted as an attorney: 2018
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
Memberships
- The South African Society for Labour Law (SASLAW).
LANGUAGES
- Afrikaans
- English
