Our Employment Law Practice attorneys support our clients on various complex employment law issues, from drafting standard employment agreements with various categories of employees, including top management, to drafting and supporting the introduction of option programs and voluntary pension schemes.
We keep abreast of the rapidly changing business environment in Russia and abroad in various industries (from retail to automotive components production) and use our experience and advanced approaches to address employment law issues, taking into account the needs of our clients and current court practice.
Preparation and support of complex contracts with top management (taking into account various conditions of additional payments in connection with early termination of employment agreements)
Preparation and support of the implementation of various local policies and procedures in the company (on bonus, option and pension programs)
Preparation of various local policies and provisions for employment agreements with employees aimed at protecting commercial secrets and personal data
Adapting the global policies of a group of companies while taking into account the requirements of Russian legislation for application at the level of the Russian companies of the group
Employment law audits (reviewing the client's HR policies, procedures and documentation for risks of non-compliance with the law and claims from both regulatory authorities and employees, and further developing ways to minimize these risks in the interests of our clients)
Advice on and support for employment of foreign specialists (including highly qualified specialists) in Russia (obtaining work permits and other immigration documents)
Representing clients on employee dismissal issues, including staff and headcount reduction and supporting employment disputes in courts