Labor & Employment
Aligning Objectives, Managing Expectations

A skilled labor force of 90 million forms the backbone of Brazil’s robust economy and makes it a choice place to do business. But employment costs can be high. The statute of limitations on labor claims is long by international standards and the burden of proof for claims is shifting from the employee to the employer.

At Trench, Rossi e Watanabe, we can help keep your people motivated and your business competitive through strategic employment practices and policies. We can advise you in all employment-related procedures and help you comply with Brazil’s labor and social security laws.

Through our Baker & McKenzie network, we can help you achieve greater cost and operational efficiencies by unifying labor practices across your subsidiaries in Latin America and the world. In cases of conflict, our experienced litigation professionals can fully represent and defend your rights.

How We Can Help

• Consultation – Compliance with labor and social security laws and assistance with all employment-related procedures
• Labor audit – Analysis of employment practices and identification of potential risks and contingencies, as well as proposed solutions
• Trade union negotiations – Negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, wage and working hour issues; interpretation of work policies; implementation of profit-sharing plans
• Outsourcing – Planning and consultation on labor and employment issues related to outsourcing
• Acquisitions and restructurings – Assistance to both buyers and sellers in managing issues related to the transfer of employees, such as pay and benefits equalization
• Business immigration and executive transfer – Labor, tax and social security planning for the transfer of expatriates to and from Brazil; visa applications for employees being transferred to and from Brazil
• Labor law in Latin America – Coordination of labor matters and practices across Latin America