Labour & Employment

Labour & Employment

We provide pragmatic and timely counsel on labour and employment law matters, recognizing that human capital is one of our clients’ most valuable assets. Our firm advises employers on compliance with Pakistan’s labor laws and regulations, including the Industrial and Commercial Employment Ordinance, provincial labour laws, and rules on wages, working conditions, health and safety, and social security. We assist in drafting and reviewing employment contracts, HR policies, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, and redundancy packages to ensure they meet legal standards and protect our clients’ interests. When disputes arise in the workplace, our experienced lawyers represent clients before labour courts, the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC), and other tribunals. We handle cases of wrongful termination, workplace harassment, discrimination, unpaid benefits, and disciplinary actions, striving for resolutions that minimize disruption. Our firm also has extensive experience with labour union and collective bargaining issues, we advise on union registrations, collective labour agreements, and have represented employers in negotiations as well as in proceedings related to strikes or industrial actions​. Additionally, we guide businesses on contributions and disputes involving the Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), Social Security, Workers’ Welfare Fund (WWF), and Workers’ Participation Fund (WPF), ensuring statutory compliance and efficient handling of any claims. For our corporate clients, we often conduct labor audits and trainings to preempt conflicts and foster healthy employer-employee relationships. By combining legal expertise with an understanding of HR practices, we help clients maintain productive workplaces and resolve employment challenges in a fair, legally sound manner.

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