Employment Law

Dobrocsi Law Firm provides employment law advice, document drafting, out-of-court negotiation support and representation in employment litigation for both employers and employees. Our aim is to help clients obtain proper legal support before a dispute arises, and to find a considered, effective and lawful solution if a dispute has already developed.

On the employer side, we assist with the preparation of employment law documents, the planning and implementation of employment termination, the legal review of internal policies and employer measures, and representation in employment litigation. On the employee side, we provide support in matters involving unlawful dismissal, unpaid wages, severance pay, overtime, compensation for unused holiday, employer misconduct and other employment-related claims.

A significant number of employment law issues can be prevented by proper documentation, compliance with lawful procedures and timely legal advice. If a dispute has already arisen between the parties, it is important for the employer or the employee to be aware of their rights, obligations, deadlines and evidentiary options.

Our law firm provides assistance, among others, in the following employment law matters.

A properly drafted employment contract and related employment documentation form the basis of a lawful and transparent employment relationship. Our law firm prepares, reviews and amends employment contracts, amendments to employment contracts, job descriptions, non-compete agreements, confidentiality declarations, study agreements and other employment law documents.

For employers, we help ensure that employment documents comply with the applicable legal requirements and are tailored to the operation of the business. For employees, we review whether documents to be signed or already concluded contain any disadvantageous, unlawful or risky provisions.

The termination of employment is one of the most common employment law issues. Employer’s notice, immediate termination, termination by mutual agreement, termination during the probationary period and employee’s notice may all have different legal consequences.

For employers, we assist with the lawful preparation of dismissals, the assessment of the reasons for termination, the drafting of the necessary documents and the evaluation of legal risks. For employees, we help assess whether the termination of employment was lawful and whether there is a basis for asserting an employment-related claim.

Compliance with deadlines is particularly important, as claims relating to the termination of employment are often subject to short limitation periods.

For employers, it is essential that decisions, instructions and measures taken in day-to-day operations comply with employment law requirements. Employer measures that are not properly prepared may later lead to employment disputes, authority proceedings or litigation.

Our law firm assists with the preparation and review of employer policies, internal instructions, documents relating to working time schedules, work arrangements, data protection, liability rules, benefits and employer obligations.

On the employee side, common questions include whether a dismissal was lawful, whether wages have been paid properly, whether severance pay, compensation for unused holiday or overtime pay is due, and whether working time records have been kept correctly.

Dobrocsi Law Firm assists with the legal assessment of employee claims, the preparation of out-of-court demand letters, the conduct of negotiations and, where necessary, the initiation of employment litigation and representation in court proceedings.

Disputes concerning wages and other benefits are frequent on both the employer and employee side. These may include unpaid wages, wage supplements, overtime pay, compensation for unused holiday, bonuses, commissions, severance pay or other monetary claims arising from the employment relationship.

Our law firm assists with the assessment of the legal basis and amount of claims, the review of available documents and the determination of the appropriate legal steps.

During the employment relationship, employee or employer compensation claims, liability issues, disciplinary-type measures or situations in which the employer wishes to take legal action due to the employee’s conduct may arise.

On the employer side, we assist with establishing a lawful procedure, evaluating evidence and preparing the necessary statements. On the employee side, we examine whether the employer’s claim or measure is well-founded and what defence options are available.

Not every employment law dispute necessarily leads to litigation. In many cases, it may be advisable to first initiate out-of-court negotiations, especially where there is a realistic possibility of reaching a reasonable settlement.

If the dispute proceeds to litigation, accurate facts, compliance with deadlines, proper presentation of evidence and consistent legal reasoning are of particular importance in employment proceedings. Our law firm represents both employers and employees in employment litigation and settlement negotiations.

Our law firm provides legal assistance in particular in the following employment law matters:

• drafting and reviewing employment contracts and amendments to employment contracts,
• termination of employment by notice, immediate termination or mutual agreement,
• reviewing the lawfulness of employer’s notice,
• challenging unlawful dismissal,
• enforcing unpaid wages and monetary claims arising from employment,
• overtime pay, wage supplements, compensation for unused holiday and severance pay,
• preparing employer policies and internal instructions,
• non-compete and confidentiality agreements,
• legal issues relating to collective redundancies,
• discrimination, harassment and other employment law infringements,
• employer and employee compensation claims,
• representation in employment litigation.

In employment law matters, a single poorly worded sentence, missed deadline or improperly documented employer measure can result in significant legal risk. On the employee side, it is equally important for the person concerned to recognise in time if their rights have been violated, and to understand what claim can be asserted, within what deadline and on the basis of what evidence.

Legal assistance not only helps with interpreting the relevant rules, but also enables the client to make a strategically considered decision: whether it is worth initiating settlement negotiations, whether litigation is justified, what risks may arise from an employer measure, and what consequences an employment dispute may have.

If you need assistance in an employment law matter, whether as an employer or as an employee, please feel free to contact Dobrocsi Law Firm. During an online or in-person consultation, we review the documents of the case, examine the legal options and propose the necessary steps.

Please contact us at office@dobrocsi.com or through one of our other contact details.