Labour law specialist
Philip Maré
Practical solutions.
Sound advice.
Better workplaces.
Practical labour-law advice, representation and dispute-resolution services for South African employers and workplaces.
Labour law services
What I Do
Practical advice and representation across the employment relationship, from day-to-day workplace matters to formal disputes and proceedings.
Disciplinary Hearings & Workplace Enquiries
Independent chairing, investigations and practical guidance on workplace misconduct.
Employment Contracts & Policies
Practical drafting and review of employment agreements, policies and workplace procedures.
CCMA & Bargaining Council Disputes
Representation and assistance in conciliation, arbitration and related proceedings.
Labour-Law Advice & Compliance
Day-to-day guidance for employers on workplace rights, obligations and risk.
Retrenchments & Restructuring
Advice and consultation support in operational-requirements processes.
Conciliation, Mediation & Arbitration
Practical dispute-resolution services aimed at resolving workplace conflict effectively.
About Philip
Philip Maré
Philip Maré is a labour-law specialist providing practical advice, representation and dispute-resolution services to South African employers and workplaces for over 20 years. His work includes disciplinary hearings, CCMA and bargaining council matters, retrenchments and restructuring, collective bargaining, employment contracts and policies, and workplace dispute resolution.
The focus is straightforward: practical solutions, sound advice and workable outcomes.
Author of the Maré & Associates labour-law publication series.
New publication
Preparing for Disciplinary Hearings
A Practical Guide for Managers, Initiators and Workplace Investigators
Philip Maré · First Edition 2026
Practical guidance from workplace incident and investigation through evidence, allegations and preparation for the disciplinary hearing.
R1,295
Digital Professional Edition
Single-user professional licence
Purchases and downloads are not yet available.
Publications by Philip Maré
Labour Law Publications
Practical guides for South African employers, written to explain workplace law clearly and provide useful guidance for day-to-day employment issues.
Digital Professional Edition
Preparing for Disciplinary Hearings
A Practical Guide for Managers, Initiators and Workplace Investigators
Practical guidance from workplace incident and investigation through evidence, allegations and preparation for the disciplinary hearing.
R1,295
Digital Professional EditionPurchases and downloads are not yet available.
Digital Professional Edition
CCMA Arbitrations
A Practical Litigation Guide
Practical guidance from referral and preparation through evidence, advocacy and post-arbitration enforcement.
R1,295
Digital Professional EditionPublic purchases and downloads await launch.
Digital Professional Edition
Preparing for Incapacity Enquiries
A Practical Guide to Managing Performance, Ill Health and Other Forms of Incapacity
Practical guidance on investigation, evidence, alternatives and decisions, with 31 adaptable templates.
R1,295
Digital Professional EditionPublic purchases and downloads await launch.
Employer resources
Practical resources for your workplace.
Explore the free-guide library, publication information and routes to practical labour-law assistance.
Download the free Chairperson’s Hearing Record — a ten-page fillable PDF for recording workplace hearings and decisions.
Get in touch
Need assistance with a workplace matter?
For practical labour-law advice, representation or assistance with a workplace dispute, contact Philip Maré directly.