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Labor law is a branch of law that regulates the relationship between employees and employers. It covers all essential aspects of employment: the conclusion and termination of labor contracts, working conditions, working hours, workplace safety, wage payments, and the resolution of labor disputes.
The main goal of labor law is to ensure safe and fair working conditions, protect employee rights, and create a balance of interests between staff and employers. In a constantly evolving legal environment, professional legal support in labor law helps both parties avoid violations and minimize risks.
Employment law in Russia governs the following areas:
drafting and amending employment contracts;
changing working conditions and salary terms;
protection from unlawful dismissal;
compliance with occupational health and safety regulations;
protection from discrimination in employment;
handling collective labor disputes and negotiations;
establishing work hours, vacations, and rest periods;
regulating compensation and liability for both parties.
Labor law also covers issues such as reinstatement, severance payments, and resolving conflicts between employees and employers through labor inspections or courts.
A key part of employment law is collective bargaining. This occurs when a group of employees or a trade union negotiates with the employer to conclude a collective labor agreement.
This approach helps protect not only individual employee rights but also broader workplace interests:
setting out additional benefits and guarantees;
regulating working time and shift schedules;
establishing internal rules for salary and bonus payments.
Collective agreements enhance legal protection and reduce the risk of labor conflicts.
In today’s world of globalization, digitalization, and remote work, labor law continues to adapt. Businesses and workers face new challenges, including:
remote employment and flexible schedules;
freelance and non-standard forms of employment;
ensuring labor rights on digital work platforms;
health and safety for off-site and mobile employees.
Labor lawyers help businesses implement legally sound models of employment that allow flexibility while protecting the rights of workers.
Qualified legal advice in labor law is vital for both employees and employers. Legal support helps avoid:
wrongful termination;
penalties from the Labor Inspectorate;
labor disputes and court proceedings;
The legal team at DTK Partners offers a full range of labor law services, including:
drafting and reviewing employment contracts;
handling disputes with employees or employers;
representing clients in court;
assisting with occupational safety, wages, and compensation.
We have years of experience resolving labor and employment cases in Moscow and throughout Russia. Our lawyers successfully represent both employees and companies in complex workplace disputes. We guarantee:
a personalized legal approach;
full compliance with labor regulations;
representation in court and during labor inspections;
accurate documentation and legal opinions.
a tool for protecting workers’ rights;
a legal safeguard in employee-employer relations;
a foundation for a legally stable business;
a key part of effective HR and compliance strategy.
Contact the labor law experts at DTK Partners to protect your rights or reduce legal risks in employment matters. We know how to resolve even the most complex labor disputes efficiently and fairly.
In accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, the following measures of liability may be applied to the employee:
1. Disciplinary action: The employer has the right to impose a disciplinary sanction on an employee in case of violation of labor discipline, provided for by labor legislation or local regulations of the organization.
2. Dismissal: The employer has the right to terminate the employment contract with the employee if he commits a serious violation of labor duties provided for by law, or if the employee systematically violates labor discipline.
3. Civil liability: If an employee causes material or moral damage to the employer, the latter has the right to compensation for the damage caused in accordance with civil law.
4. Criminal liability: If an employee commits a crime in the field of his professional activity, he may be prosecuted in accordance with criminal law.
These penalties may be applied if an employee violates laws, internal labor regulations of the organization, or the terms of an employment contract.
The grounds for dismissing an employee at the initiative of the employer in the Russian Federation are defined by labor legislation and may include the following categories:
1. Violation of labor duties: If an employee systematically or seriously violates his labor duties, does not comply with labor discipline, or ignores safety and health rules, this may serve as grounds for dismissal.
2. Failure to perform job duties: If an employee does not cope with the work assigned to him, does not achieve the required results, or does not fulfill his job duties, the employer may decide to terminate his employment.
3. Reduction of staff: If the employer decides to reduce the number or staff for any economic, organizational or technological reasons, the employee may be dismissed in accordance with the procedure established by law.
4. Liquidation of an organization: If an organization ceases its activities, the employee may be dismissed due to the liquidation of the enterprise.
5. Other circumstances: In addition to the listed grounds, there are other cases provided for by law, such as loss of confidence in the employee, commission of serious disciplinary violations, etc.
These grounds must be clearly defined and documented by the employer when deciding to dismiss an employee.