An employment contract is the most common form of formalizing the relationship between an employee and his or her employer. It guarantees the observance of the rights and obligations of both parties, and the ability to seek protection from the state in case of violation. We will tell you when else you may need to consult a labor lawyer online for free.
When you need to consult a labor lawyer
Most employers (especially in large companies) prefer to have their own in-house lawyer. He or she can promptly resolve current issues, create templates of commercial and civil contracts, check current agreements, resolve internal and external disputes, etc. Large companies also have a separate employee in charge of HR records. His/her responsibilities:
- store and systematize documents that generally regulate the status and work of employees at the company;
- keep a register of working hours;
- keep and systematize documents confirming the commencement of work and dismissal of employees, granting of vacation, sick leave or business trips.
An online labor lawyer will be able to advise or defend the rights of an employee in such situations:
- hiring with the conclusion of an employment contract;
- Amendments to an employment contract;
- unlawful dismissal, including of protected categories of employees;
- failure to pay wages in full or at all;
- refusal to provide legal vacation or sick leave;
- violation of safe working conditions;
- disciplinary offenses, etc.
Timely involvement and assistance of an online labor lawyer will help you save money and time, as well as avoid additional stress.
Services of a labor lawyer in DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization. Currently, an online platform created by the organization is in operation, which acts as an intermediary between organizations providing legal aid and people who need it. On the PravoVsim website, you can find lawyers who provide free online consultations on the Labor Code of Ukraine - not only from Ukraine but also from abroad.
Benefits of consulting a labor lawyer
Citizens seek free legal advice on labor law for the following reasons:
- the specialist knows the rights and obligations of the person as an employee or employer, so he/she can guarantee their effective protection;
- a person gets the opportunity to receive comprehensive answers to legal questions - a specialist is aware of the current regulatory framework, has judicial practice and professional experience;
- the lawyer will help to prepare and submit the necessary documents to state and local authorities, observing the correct form, details, and deadlines;
- the specialist will quickly and favorably resolve labor disputes, taking into account the requirements of both parties;
- legal advice on social protection and security allows you to apply for support from the state in case of disability (partial or total), get a vacation at your own expense, etc.
An employer can invite an in-house or other specialist to conduct lectures, trainings and workshops on legal awareness for employees. This is one of the easiest ways to take care of your team.
On the PravoVsim platform, you just need to select a specialization in the list of filters to see all available specialists. If a lawyer is online, you can send him or her a message and get a response almost immediately. You can view the available hours for a full consultation even before you start the dialog.
For complete transparency, other clients can leave feedback on cooperation with a particular specialist after an offline or online consultation with an employment lawyer, noting their methods of doing business, communication skills, and other important details. Users can also always see the number of successfully completed cases of verified attorneys on the website.
