01 Sep 2014

Employment Law Update. Shepstone & Wylie welcomes 2 new Associates to the Employment Law department

Practice Area(s): Employment |

Varusha Pillay, Associate in the Employment Law department in Johannesburg:

Varusha holds the qualifications of LLB (UKZN) Post Graduate Certificate in Competition Law (UP) as well as an Advanced Post Graduate Certificate in Income Tax (UNISA).

Varusha was admitted as an Attorney in 2011 and has since found her niche in the arena of Industrial Relations and Employment Law. Varusha advises clients on all aspects of Employment Law including, unfair labour practices, pre- dismissal procedures, chairing of disciplinary and appeal hearings, initiating and finalizing incapacity and poor work performance investigations, collective bargaining and the finalization of recognition agreements. Varusha enjoys providing clients with foundation which minimizes misconduct in general. This includes drafting of employment contracts and  various policies.

Varusha has gained significant experience in representing clients at various dispute resolution bodies and Labour Courts.

Raoul Kissun, Associate in Employment Law department in Durban:

Raoul  holds an LLB (UKZN), Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Investigation and  Criminal Justice and is currently completing his international accreditation as a Certified Fraud Examiner. He is also a SETA accredited facilitator.

Raoul was admitted as an attorney in 2008 and practices in the field of industrial relations and employment law including occupational health and safety, health and safety risk assessment and plans. He has further practiced in general civil and criminal litigation with a focus on forensic investigation into commercial crime and recovery of losses. Raoul advises clients on all aspects of employment law from recruitment to litigation, occupational health and safety from risk assessment to inquests and hearings, both in the public and private sector. Raoul has a special interest in training and facilitating workshops on employment law and health and safety.  

Raoul has litigated in various dispute forums including but not limited to Magistrates Court, High Court, Labour Court, CCMA and Bargaining Councils.

Varusha Pillay, Associate

Contact: 011 290 2540 or pillayv@wylie.co.za

Raoul Kissun, Associate

contact: 031 575 7211 or kissunr@wylie.co.za