Employment Law Advisory

Expert advice in employment law

Expert advice on every aspect of employment law for your business.

We help you manage talent in full compliance with the law Employment management directly affects your business’s day-to-day operations. Contracts, working conditions, dismissals, Social Security obligations and regulatory compliance can become a problem without specialist knowledge. For a small business, appropriate advice is the best way to prevent disputes, reduce risks and make decisions with greater confidence.

At Afianza Avant we support you at every stage of your company’s employment management. We do more than resolve issues as they arise. We work with you to anticipate problems, ensure regulatory compliance and help you create a more stable, efficient and secure working environment for your business and the people in it.

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Our Labour and Social Security Legal Advisory services

We do this to help you in the legal relationship with your staff

Hiring

We design and draft employment contracts adapted to the needs of your company, whether permanent, temporary or training. We also prepare specific clauses related to confidentiality, non-competition or productivity, and we accompany you in the negotiation of working conditions to protect your interests from the first moment.

Management of layoffs and terminations

We offer you advice and defence in all types of dismissals, both disciplinary and objective or derived from economic, technical, organisational or production causes. In addition, we represent you in conciliations, arbitrations and judicial procedures to minimise the economic and legal impact on your company.

Changes to and suspension of working conditions

When your company needs to adapt to new circumstances, we help you manage the changes legally and efficiently. We advise you on procedures related to ERTE, ERE, modifications to working conditions and mobility processes, guaranteeing that each decision complies with current regulations.

Labour compliance

We assess compliance with your employment obligations to identify potential risks and breaches. We implement internal policies and specific protocols, including those relating to workplace harassment, to help you create a safer and more transparent working environment.

Afianza promotes compliance with employment and Social Security regulations, helping companies manage the risks of non-compliance, avoid administrative penalties and potential liabilities, and improve their working environment and corporate reputation:

  • Equality plans and preliminary assessments.
  • Monitoring and updating the plan.
  • Job evaluation.
  • Pay records and pay audits.
  • Ongoing employment law advice.
  • Review and adaptation of internal policies and HR procedures.
  • Drafting contractual clauses and codes of conduct.
  • Management of remote working and changes to employment arrangements.
  • Workplace harassment, LGBTI and other protocols.
  • LGBTI plans.
  • Compliance with the General Disability Act (reserved employment quotas and exemption certificates).
  • Identification of the applicable collective agreement.

Administrative procedures and litigation

We represent your company before organisations such as the Labour and Social Security Inspection, the SMAC or the Social Courts. We deal with sanctions, requirements and administrative procedures to defend your interests and offer you the legal support you need.

Labour relations

We advise you on aspects related to the management of labour relations, such as senior management contracts, shielding and non-competition clauses or labour mobility processes. In addition, we resolve your doubts taking into account current jurisprudence and the latest regulatory updates.

Equality plans

We help you create, negotiate and implement equality plans tailored to your company’s needs. We handle the entire process, from negotiations with employee representatives to drafting, monitoring and implementing the plan.

Employment audit

We review your company’s HR structure to check compliance with requirements relating to recruitment, Social Security, workplace safety and pay policies. The aim is to identify potential risks and address them before they become a problem.

We analyse the company’s employment law position by reviewing the documentation and information it provides. The process concludes with a report setting out the company’s actual compliance with employment and Social Security obligations, identifying potential risks and liabilities to address and prevent in the future.

Collective agreements

We advise you on negotiating and managing the collective agreements that govern the relationship between your company and your team. Our aim is to ensure these agreements are managed promptly, efficiently and in accordance with current legislation.

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—Frequently asked questions

Answers to your questions

What does a labour lawyer do for a company?

A labour lawyer advises your company on everything related to labour relations. His work includes conflict management, contract review, advice on dismissals and defence of the company's interests against possible claims.

In what labour procedures can you represent my company?

It can represent your company in procedures related to dismissals, wage claims, sanctions, modifications to working conditions or conflicts with workers. At Afianza Avant we accompany you throughout the entire process.

When should you consult with a labour law specialist?

It is best to do it before the conflict appears. Preventive advice allows you to make decisions with greater security and reduce possible legal risks.

What documentation do I need to defend a contested dismissal?

Normally, you will need the employment contract, communications made to the worker, internal records and any document that may justify the decision taken. We will analyse the documentation and tell you what information is necessary.

What should I consider when choosing labour legal advice for my company?

It is important that the professional has experience, knows labour regulations and can offer you close advice adapted to the needs of your company. It is also advisable to assess your ability to anticipate problems.

Do you always have to go to court to resolve a labour dispute?

No. Many conflicts can be resolved through negotiation or through a conciliation procedure. Going to trial is usually the last option when an agreement cannot be reached.

What deadlines does my company have to respond to a conciliation report?

Deadlines may vary depending on the procedure and circumstances of the case. Therefore, it is important to act quickly and seek advice from the first moment to prepare the response appropriately.

How can we help your business?

We can help in more ways than you might expect. Let’s start by getting to know your business.

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