Labor and Employment

Our labor and employment practice is recognized for handling strategic matters with a focus on innovative solutions.

Litigation: Judicial and administrative litigation, including: individual claims, collective actions, public civil actions and annulment actions; inspections by the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) and infraction notices; investigations by the Labor Prosecutor’s Office (MPT).
Advisory: General consulting, including the preparation of memoranda and legal opinions, routine consultations, drafting and review of labor documents (employment contracts, service agreements and statutory directors’ contracts, internal policies, disciplinary measures, collective agreements, settlement and release instruments, etc.)
Union Negotiations: Implementation of collective agreements, including PLR, special working hours and compensatory time; union classification analysis; guidance on benefits harmonization post M&A; advisory on union relations, strikes and labor disputes, collective dismissals and voluntary dismissal plans.
Compensation: Variable compensation plans, including share-based incentives; awards, commissions and bonuses, including hiring and retention bonuses; PLR plans, through union negotiation or joint commission.
Due Diligence and ESG: Labor due diligence focused on compliance and risk prevention. Review of contracts with contractors and suppliers and legal advisory for supply chain control regarding labor obligations.
Investigations and Training: Training for prevention against moral harassment and sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Corporate investigations on labor matters. Advisory on the application of disciplinary measures and crisis management.

Our expertise

Advisory to national and international clients across various sectors, including telecommunications, mining, aviation, banking, technology, pharmaceuticals and construction.
Strategic differential with leadership in the most complex, sensitive and strategic labor matters in the market.
27 professionals located in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, operating nationwide.
Recognition in leading international legal rankings, including Chambers, The Legal 500 and Leaders League.