Labor and migration law

Expertise

Comprehensive support with labor law and HR issues:

• Drafting labor agreements, addenda and job descriptions
• Elaboration of internal instruments for the Client, including labor protection, personal data protection and military registration matters
• Drafting mandatory employer orders (hiring, dismissal, vacation, transfer, part-time work, overtime, etc.)
• Protecting the Client's interests during inspections by controlling authorities and in the course of settling labor disputes
• Advising on day-to-day labor issues arising in the course of the Client’s regular business activities

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Support during dismissal:

• Analysis and development of the optimal dismissal strategy
• Representation of the Client’s interests in negotiations with employees during dismissal on various grounds
• Legal support throughout the dismissal process
• Comprehensive support for staff reduction procedures
• Advising on issues arising during the dismissal procedure

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Structuring labor relations with top management:

• Legal support in signing, termination and amendment of employment agreements with senior management
• Legal support in entering into financial liability agreements
• Development and implementation of motivation and loyalty programs for key employees, including option agreements

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Labor, migration and personal data protection laws:

• HR audit: review of mandatory HR documents and their content; analysis of internal instruments for compliance with applicable laws; verification of procedures for maintaining work record books, personal files and required HR reporting
• Labor protection audit: review of required labor protection documentation and compliance with Russian laws; assessment of compliance with requirements for responsible persons and training procedures
• Migration audit: verification of compliance with Russian labor and migration laws when hiring foreign nationals; analysis of standard employment agreements; review of internal databases of foreign employees and migration documents
• Military registration audit: review of military registration arrangements and documentation for conscripts and persons liable for military service
• Personal data audit: review of personal data documentation for compliance with Russian laws; verification of filings with the Roskomnadzor registry; audit of the Client’s website regarding data collection policies and forms

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Migration law:

• Migration support and preparation of required documents (work permits, visas, etc.) for management
• Analysis and development of procedures for engaging and documenting foreign nationals (civil law contracts, employment agreements, service contracts)
• Preparation of migration documents (work permits, visas, etc.) for highly qualified specialists and other employees
• Support in preparing related documents and migration notifications
• Protection of the Client's interests during inspections by migration authorities
• Advising on migration law issues and support in resolving non-standard situations

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