Employment law
Employment law is one of the most important pillars of modern organizational operations. In an environment characterized by a shortage of qualified workforce, hybrid work models, and increasing regulatory requirements, professional employment law advice is an essential prerequisite for maintaining competitiveness and minimizing risks. From employee recruitment, through day-to-day management of employment relationships, to complex restructurings – properly designed legal solutions form the foundation of a stable and productive work environment.
Our approach
We view employment law not merely as an obligation, but as a strategic tool for building successful teams and a strong corporate culture. Our solutions balance business needs with employee rights and support long-term, sustainable employment relationships. We combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of business processes and the ability to handle personnel matters with sensitivity. Every recommendation is tailored to the client’s values, culture, and strategic objectives.
Key areas of focus
We provide comprehensive advice across all aspects of employment law – from recruitment processes and drafting employment contracts, through managing employment relationships and establishing internal policies, to termination of employment. We handle collective bargaining, relations with trade unions, and employee disputes. We manage mass layoff processes and design social plans. We support compliance with occupational health and safety, anti-discrimination regulations, and employee data protection.
Added value for your business
We help growing companies build scalable HR processes and attractive benefits that enhance their ability to attract and retain talent. For international corporations, we ensure consistent standards across jurisdictions while respecting local specifics. For manufacturing companies, we provide practical solutions for workforce flexibility and cost optimization. For technology firms, we design modern work models, including remote and hybrid arrangements. For companies undergoing transformation, we help manage changes while minimizing legal risks and social tensions.
Practical challenges and risks
Invalid termination of employment can result in litigation, employer obligations to compensate the employee for the entire dispute period, and reputational damage. Discrimination and harassment cause not only lawsuits and regulatory sanctions but also disruption of corporate culture. Non-compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations entails serious consequences, including criminal liability. Misuse of commercial relationships to perform dependent work (so-called “sham employment”) carries the risk of reclassification as an employment relationship with all associated obligations, including back payment of wages, contributions, and taxes. Insufficiently drafted employment contracts, internal regulations, and documentation make it difficult for employers to demonstrate compliance with legal obligations during inspections and litigation.
Our solutions in practice
In employee disputes, we achieve advantageous out-of-court settlements that save both time and reputation. For international teams, we establish secondments, cross-border agreements, and tax optimization. In collective bargaining, we secure balanced agreements that support productivity and employee satisfaction. In the field of labor law compliance, we ensure proper setup of documentation, internal policies, and processes, thereby minimizing the risk of litigation and sanctions from supervisory authorities.
Employment Contracts and Documentation
• Employment contracts and agreements for work performed outside of employment
• Executive contracts and incentive programs
• Internal regulations and work rules
• Employment policies and guidelines
• Complete documentation of employment relationships
Legal Support in Employment Management
• Disciplinary proceedings and labor law sanctions
• Changes in employment conditions and organizational changes
• Performance evaluations and remuneration mechanisms
• Working hours, overtime, and leave
• Equal treatment and protection against discrimination
Termination of Employment
• Resignations, immediate terminations, and termination agreements
• Severance and compensation packages
• Collective redundancies and social plans
• Non-compete clauses and protection of confidential information
• Outplacement and legal aspects of employee transfers
Collective Labor Law
• Relations with trade unions and employee councils
• Collective bargaining and preparation of collective agreements
• Legal support in strikes and lockouts
• Information and consultation processes
• European Works Councils and cross-border consultations
Occupational Health and Safety
• Establishment of OHS systems and documentation
• Legal solutions for workplace accidents and occupational diseases
• High-risk work and employer obligations
• Training and preventive measures
• Representation during labor inspectorate inspections
Consult with us on your HR and labor law challenges – we will design solutions that enhance your company’s productivity, stability, and legal certainty.
