Our labour and employment practice covers all aspects of labour, employment, and service matters. We assist clients in structuring their employment relationships to comply with local laws, addressing issues related to both expatriate and local employees. Recognizing that disputes in the labour market are sometimes inevitable, we take a risk-based approach to prevent disputes from escalating to litigation by addressing issues early on. This proactive approach starts with ensuring that robust contracts, policies, and procedures are in place. Where necessary, we assist clients in negotiating settlements and represent them in court.
Our team has extensive experience in drafting key documentation related to labour matters, such as offer letters, employment contracts, disciplinary manuals, termination letters, and more. Additionally, we represent clients before Pakistani courts, tribunals, ombudspersons, relevant government agencies, and other forums.
We also conduct corporate and executive seminars on labour, human resources, and workplace matters, including sexual harassment issues.
Notable Matters
- Advised on the establishment of a provident fund for employees in Pakistan.
- Provided counsel on various local law labour and employment issues.
- Assisted international firms in addressing labour law issues arising from the COVID-19 lockdown and economic downturn, including completing country-specific questionnaires.
- Drafted an HR manual for a company’s operations in Pakistan.
- Provided advice on compliance with local employment laws and the preparation of local employment contracts.
- Guided companies on compliance with labour laws, social security, and employee benefit legislation.
- Provided counsel on labour and employment issues, including employee solicitation by competitors and the enforcement of confidentiality provisions and restrictive covenants.
- Represented a client in the High Court in a claim filed by a terminated employee.
- Advised on employee contributory funds, end-of-service payments, and regulatory aspects of provident and pension funds.
- Assisted with compliance requirements for provident fund trust documentation under local trust and corporate laws.
- Represented clients in multiple claims regarding terms of employment, such as promotion and regularization issues.
- Advised on a variety of labour law matters, including employee relations and regulatory compliance.
- Provided legal guidance on the latest labour law developments affecting foreign missions.