Labor and Employment

Employment law is one of the most dynamic and complex areas of law. The long list of rights and counter obligations seeks to bring clarity and certainty, regulating every single hypothesis in the relationship between employers and employees.

Recently, however, the Covid crisis has put the whole legal reality to a huge test, the legal provisions - insufficient and the working environment - unrecognisable under the influence of an unexpected factor. The other examples of everyday complex cases faced by every employment lawyer are legion. Dishonest performance of duties, invalid clauses in employment contracts, hidden terms or oral agreements that the other party does not want to abide by, abuse of rights and power, etc.

To ensure that this employment relationship, so important to you, does not turn out to be flawed or that your rights and legal interests are harmed, trust an attorney experienced in employment law on our team. labor law Corporate екипа ни.

When should I consult an employment law attorney?

As in any area of law, the best strategy for both employer and employee is reventionTo avoid ending up financially disadvantaged, bound by unfair contract terms or signing a document whose consequences are to your detriment, be sure to seek the opinion of an employment law attorney.

Here are a few of the situations in which you must seek the assistance of an experienced employment law attorney: адвокат по трудово право:

You are about to sign an employment contract or you are negotiating through an intermediary recruitment company and you are not sure what the specifics are in this indirect hiring case;
as an employer, you need a well-drafted internal policy and documents from an employment law attorney to protect the company's interests and incorporate your requirements and goals regarding all prospective employees;
a case arises regarding labour discipline, modification of working conditions, security measures, working hours and scope of work, imposition of sanctions, etc;
you have received a wage garnishment, you are not sure what wages are due, how they should be paid, whether social security contributions have been correctly recorded and paid, etc;
there is a dispute with an employer/employee or their employment law solicitor regarding holiday pay, sick pay, parental leave etc.;
you are considering changing the terms of an employment contract/ unilaterally terminating it and you are not sure what you have the right to do unilaterally, whether notice is required, the other party's consent or something else;
you would like advice from an employment law solicitor on special conditions relating to medical conditions, external or internal compatibility (working in more than one place) and a range of other issues.

The expertise of an experienced labour law attorney from our team in the field enable us to provide effective service in the development, negotiation and enforcement of employment contracts, internal rules, regulations and policies.

KGK's employment lawyers will also assist you in litigation, negotiations with trade unions, institutions, etc.

What is specific about migration law?

Globalisation and the free movement of citizens from different countries is breaking down the boundaries between concepts such as the employer's headquarters, , place of work and working from home conditions, , time zones and and working hoursThe tumultuous changes since the global pandemic have upended many of the classic postulates of the matter, but every experienced employment law attorney on our team is familiar with the intricacies and changes in detail. We keep up with the rhythm of the law reflecting the new realities of the employment market.

Why trust KGK for labour law cases?

KGK's team has a detailed knowledge of the links between the migration regime and other legal areas, the specifics of hiring foreign workers, as well as EU laws and regulations in the field. We can assist you in numerous administrative procedures, for the granting of labour market access permits, different types of visas, long-stay or permanent residence permits for EU and non-EU nationals. On a daily basis, we are confronted with cases relating to migration issues and questions about the most effective ways to import labour from abroad. In recent years, the lack of labour in the tourism industry and the shortage of highly skilled workers in the IT sector have made it necessary for employers to look for competent employees in the form of foreign nationals.

For this reason, KGK's employment law specialists offer detailed advice, legal assistance and representation in the following areas:

Recruitment and dismissal of employees;
restructuring and relocation of business in Bulgaria;
legal issues of immigration, residence and work permits, gaining access to the labour market, short-term, long-term and permanent residence.
drafting of collective and individual employment contracts, supplementary agreements;
drafting of internal labour regulations, code of ethics, remuneration policies and bonus structure, as well as all other necessary internal documents related to the management of the labour process;
advising employees and employers on all types of employment law matters;
assistance in negotiations between employers and employees for out-of-court dispute resolution;
representation of employees and employers in employment disputes before the courts.