“Domestic DIY is an indispensable guide to understanding an area of the law that is often overlooked, despite being one of the most important. James Horn has produced a book which is practical, easy to read and full of useful contractual templates to make your life, and your relationship with your domestic worker, much easier.”
“Domestic DIY is an excellent resource for understanding all aspects relating to the employment of domestic workers in South Africa.”
As an employment lawyer people often ask me for ‘free advice’ concerning their domestic workers. Many are unsure what is required of them or how to go about becoming legally compliant.
There is a tangible sense of relief when I have pointed out the relatively simple steps that can be taken to address these issues, even for domestic workers who have been employed for a number years.
I have designed this website with the aim of assisting as many people as possible to become legally compliant and properly managing their relationship with their domestic workers. The information available is written for the layperson and the design of the website grants users access to a range customizable documents applicable to domestic workers (which are available at a click).
*James is a practising attorney who specializes in employment law, litigation and employee benefits. He consults for Cowan-Harper-Madikizela Attorneys and operates the firm’s Cape Town Satellite Office.
