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Business & Corporate

Labour & Employment Law

Balanced representation for employers and employees in Labour Courts, NIRC, wrongful termination, gratuity recovery, and workplace harassment.

Common Issues We Help With:

▸ Wrongful & unlawful termination▸ Unpaid salaries, wages & employment dues▸ Employment contracts & service agreements▸ Workplace disputes & employment claims▸ Workplace harassment & discrimination matters▸ Forced resignation & constructive dismissal▸ Layoffs, retrenchment & redundancy matters▸ Notice period, gratuity & other employment benefits▸ Leave, working hours & workplace rights▸ Disciplinary proceedings & show-cause notices▸ Employee misconduct & employer claims▸ Labour Court & Labour Department proceedings▸ Appeals & challenges in labour matters▸ Employment-related legal notices & negotiations

Core Legal Questions & Court Remedies

Depending on your employment status and the circumstances of your termination, you may have a legal remedy. We review your employment documents and termination letter and help you pursue any salary, notice pay, compensation or other employment dues you may be entitled to.

We review your employment record and unpaid dues and advise you on the appropriate legal remedy. Where necessary, we help file a claim before the relevant labour forum and represent you through the proceedings.

We review your employment contract, termination letter and relevant circumstances to determine whether the employer complied with its contractual obligations. Where there has been a breach, we advise you on the appropriate legal action.

Yes, depending on the nature of the dues involved. We review your salary records, employment documents and final settlement and help you pursue any amounts that are legally payable to you.

Workplace harassment and other forms of unfair treatment should not simply be ignored. We listen to what happened, review the available evidence and advise you on the appropriate complaint or legal remedy.

If you are being pressured to resign, do not sign documents without understanding their legal effect. We can review the situation and advise you on your rights and the appropriate steps to protect your position.

Yes. We review employment contracts and explain important terms relating to salary, working conditions, termination, notice periods, benefits, confidentiality and other obligations so you understand what you are agreeing to.

Yes. We advise employers on employment contracts, workplace policies, employee disputes, termination procedures and other labour-law compliance issues to help reduce legal risks and avoid unnecessary disputes.

Depending on the nature of the order and the forum involved, an appeal or other legal remedy may be available. We review the decision and advise you on the appropriate next step.

We Also Assist With:

✓Service grievance notices under Section 33 of Provincial Industrial Relations Acts
✓Severance package and settlement negotiations
✓Drafting executive contracts with confidentiality and non-solicitation clauses
✓Social Security (SESSI / PESSI) and EOBI statutory compliance/appeals
✓Workplace Harassment Act compliance (internal inquiry committee constitution)

How We Represent Your Case

Step 01

Initial Consultation

Meet our lawyers in person or via video call to discuss your matter, factual background, and legal objectives in strict confidence.

Step 02

Legal Strategy & Research

We examine the relevant statutes, case law precedents, and documentation to formulate an assertive, tailored legal action plan.

Step 03

Drafting & Court Filing

Our advocates prepare thorough pleadings, petitions, appeals, or regulatory applications and file before the competent court or authority.

Step 04

Court Advocacy & Follow-Through

We represent you actively during hearings, inspections, or proceedings, pursuing lawful relief, stay orders, or successful decrees.

Required Documentation Checklist

Having these documents ready expedites our legal review and drafting process.

☐Appointment letter, job contract, and promotion letters
☐Termination / dismissal letter or show-cause notice
☐Pay slips, bank statements, and provident fund/gratuity statements
☐Grievance notice copy and postal tracking receipts

Frequently Asked Legal Questions

The cost depends on the nature of the dispute, the amount involved, the forum and the work required. After reviewing your matter, we can discuss the expected legal fees and expenses.

There is no fixed timeframe. It depends on the nature of the dispute, the relevant forum and how the proceedings progress. We can give you a better idea after reviewing your case.

Provide your employment contract, appointment letter, termination letter, salary slips, bank records, HR correspondence, workplace complaints and any other documents relevant to your employment dispute.

Keep records of any communication regarding your termination and contact a lawyer promptly. We can review the circumstances and advise you on what evidence and legal remedies may be available.

Depending on the circumstances, yes. Leaving or being terminated from employment does not automatically mean that an employer can withhold amounts that are legally due. We review your employment record and advise you on the appropriate remedy.

The answer depends on the employment relationship, applicable law, contract and circumstances of the termination. We review the relevant documents and advise both employees and employers on their legal position.

Yes. We assist employees and employers with labour and employment matters in Punjab, Sindh and Islamabad, depending on the nature of the dispute and the jurisdiction of the relevant labour forum.

This depends on the nature and stage of the proceedings. In some matters, your personal appearance may be required, while in others your lawyer may be able to represent you. We guide you according to the requirements of your case.

We first understand your employment issue and review the relevant documents. We then explain your rights, available remedies, likely process and the most practical next step.

No lawyer can guarantee the outcome of a labour dispute. We can, however, assess your claim, identify the available legal remedies and represent your interests throughout the proceedings.
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