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Employment & Social Security Law

We offer practical solutions aligned with commercial realities across all stages, from the establishment of the employment relationship to its termination.

Overview

We provide legal support to employers and employees throughout all processes, from the establishment of the employment relationship to its termination.

The early identification of employment law risks is of great importance, particularly in merger, acquisition, restructuring and collective dismissal processes. In this context, we provide both preventive advisory and representation in dispute processes.

Key Risks

  • Faulty termination and reinstatement risks
  • Procedural violations in collective dismissals
  • Administrative fines in SGK inspections
  • Civil and criminal liability arising from work accidents
  • Non-compliance in foreign employee permit processes

Employment Law

  • Drafting and negotiation of employment contracts
  • Senior executive contracts
  • Non-compete, confidentiality and fringe benefit arrangements
  • Personnel regulations and internal policy documents
  • Management of termination processes and legal risk analysis
  • Collective dismissal and restructuring processes
  • Disciplinary processes and defense procedures
  • Employee receivables and reinstatement lawsuits
  • Employment law mediation
  • Corporate employment law training

Social Security Law

  • Advisory on compliance with SGK legislation
  • Preparation for SGK inspections and accompaniment during inspections
  • Social security disputes
  • Objections to administrative fines
  • Service determination and insurance status disputes
  • Advisory on premium incentives and incentive practices
  • Work permit and social security processes for foreign employees
  • Settlement with SGK and administrative application processes
  • Representation in litigation processes arising from SGK

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety legislation
  • Management of work accident and occupational disease processes
  • Legal risk analysis regarding work accidents
  • Assessment of employer obligations
  • Preparation of OHS policies and procedures
  • Preparation for OHS inspections
  • Objections to administrative sanctions and fines
  • Legal support in compensation and criminal proceedings arising from work accidents
  • OHS training and corporate awareness initiatives

Frequently Asked Questions

How do we reduce the risk of a reinstatement lawsuit?+
By properly structuring the grounds, procedure and documentation before termination; we manage the process in compliance with the legislation from the outset.
Is mediation mandatory?+
Pre-litigation mediation is mandatory in disputes over employee receivables and reinstatement; we conduct the process on your behalf.
What is the employer's liability in a work accident?+
Administrative, civil and criminal liability may arise; we manage the risk through preventive compliance and effective defense.

We are by your side throughout your Employment & Social Security Law process

Let us develop solutions tailored to your organization with a preventive and practical approach.

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