Labour Associates
Human Resources | Background Checks | Industrial Relations, Labour law | back office | training
LABOUR ASSOCIATES
Your Trusted Back‑Office Powerhouse for HR & CCMA
Founded in 2016, Labour Associates is a trusted consulting firm specialising in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Payroll, Administration, and CCMA Assistance. With decades of combined expertise, our founding partners provide practical, professional back‑office solutions that empower South African businesses to stay compliant, manage employees effectively, and focus on their core operations.
At Labour Associates, our mission is clear: to be the consultants of choice, delivering reliable HR and labour law support so you can concentrate on growing your business. Whether you’re a small company or a large enterprise, we simplify employment relations, pre‑employment checks, and profiling services, giving you peace of mind and the freedom to succeed.
SERVICE OFFERINGS
Human Resources
From HR support and employment policies to CCMA assistance, contracts, profiling, and workplace transformation, Labour Associates delivers complete back‑office solutions for South African businesses.

Policies and Practices
Position profiling
Employee benefits
Transformation of workplaces
Employee counselling
Conditions of Employment
Policies and Practices


SERVICE OFFERINGS
Industrial Relations
We provide comprehensive Industrial Relations support to help businesses navigate workplace challenges with confidence. From drafting disciplinary codes and documentation to chairing hearings for incapacity, disability facilitation, and poor work performance, we ensure fair and compliant processes.
Our team assists with retrenchment facilitation, consultations on changes to terms and conditions, and full CCMA support, including preparation, assistance and reliable backup where representation is restricted.
SERVICE OFFERINGS
Verification Services / identity Compliance . . .
We provide a full suite of background screening services to help you make informed, confident decisions. Our checks cover every critical area of compliance and trust, including:
- Criminal Record Checks, ensuring candidates meet legal and ethical standards.
- Credit Checks, assessing financial responsibility and risk.
- Qualification Verification, confirming academic and professional credentials.
- Identity Verification, validating ID documents and personal details.
- Driver’s License Verification, confirming license authenticity and status.
- Asylum & Work Permit Checks, ensuring eligibility and compliance with immigration requirements.
With our comprehensive verification solutions, you can safeguard your business, protect your reputation, and build reliable partnerships.


LABOUR ASSOCIATES
Latest News
Stay informed with Labour Associates’ latest updates on labour law, HR solutions, and employment relations to help South African businesses stay compliant and empowered.

Retrenchment
You have to go back a few years to see quite so much activity in the retrenchment space. Many large corporates, including Coca Cola, Standard Bank, SAA and

Background Checking
There are basically two scenarios for conducting background checks on an individual, firstly: PERSONAL Different from the work related checks that you would ideally carry out on potential

Human Resource Strategy. Nice to Have Or Key?
Why have a Human Resource Strategy (HRM) in your organisation…? Well, it’s becoming increasingly clearer that linking and aligning the HR functions directly with the goals of the
EXCELLENT Based on 4 reviews Posted on Mandy TrollipTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend Andrew highly enough. Over the last 5 years he has always been available when needed, consistently providing sound & professional advice, tailored to our specific industry and business requirements. Whether needing strategic solutions or practical guidance Andrew continues to exceed my expectations. Truly a pleasure to work with!Posted on Meg HarveyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly Recommend Labour Associates and Andrew Godlonton! Andrew Godlonton at Labour Associates is an exceptional professional. His deep knowledge, reliability, and unwavering support have been a game-changer for our HR and IR needs. Andrew has taken significant pressure off my shoulders, bringing clarity and confidence to every situation. He’s fair, passionate, and always reachable — a true partner who shows up whenever there’s a need. Thanks to his expertise, I never have to worry about a labour crisis; he handles everything with precision, competence, and a direct approach. His guidance in preparing for CCMA and in handling witnesses is invaluable. Andrew’s commitment and dedication are unmatched, and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough!Posted on Kyron de BouchervilleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Andrew has always given the most factual and accurate advise. He has helped me on a CCMA case with a staff member of mine. He resolved it within a few days. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Andrew!Posted on Megan ToniTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Andrew is professional, knowledgeable & has an extremely calming presence. I appreciate everything he assisted me with during a very trying time.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more