Employment Law

Employment Law Services for Employers

Our firm provides legal services and advice in relation to:

• Drafting, reviewing and updating employment contracts;
• Preparing addenda, amendments and employer orders;
• Drafting job descriptions;
• Preparing Internal Labour Rules;
• Drafting remuneration policies and other internal policies and procedures;
• Advising on working time arrangements (including working time averaging and non-standard working hours), leave, overtime and business travel;
• Legal advice regarding remote work and home-based work;
• Advising on changes to employment terms and conditions (position, workplace, remuneration);
• Preparing documentation for the termination of employment contracts on various legal grounds;
• Advising on lawful termination of employment relationships;
• Assisting with redundancies and employee selection procedures;
• Preparing protocols and documentation related to redundancy selection processes;
• Advising on breaches of labour discipline and conducting disciplinary procedures;
• Drafting disciplinary sanction orders;
• Advising on employee and employer liability;
• Legal assistance in relation to workplace accidents and occupational health and safety compliance;
• Advising on remuneration structures, bonus schemes, benefits and compensation packages;
• Negotiating and advising on collective bargaining agreements;
• Representation in negotiations with trade unions;
• Assistance during inspections by the General Labour Inspectorate and other regulatory authorities;
• Representation in employment litigation;
• Out-of-court and court resolution of employment disputes;
• Advice on employment aspects of restructuring, reorganisations, mergers and acquisitions (M&A);
• Coordination with external accounting and payroll providers where necessary.

Employment Disputes and Employer Protection

Employment disputes can expose businesses to significant financial, operational and reputational risks. Timely consultation with an employment lawyer allows employers to assess potential risks, prepare the necessary documentation and reduce the likelihood of future litigation. The lawyers at G&P Law assist employers in employment disputes, including:

• Claims for unlawful dismissal and reinstatement;
• Disputes concerning unpaid salaries, benefits and compensation;
• Challenges to disciplinary sanctions, including disciplinary dismissal;
• Disputes arising from all grounds for termination of employment contracts;
• Disputes related to workforce reductions and the lawfulness of employee selection procedures;
• Claims for compensation arising from workplace accidents;
• Disputes relating to employee liability;
• Disputes connected with remote work arrangements;
• Collective labour disputes.

The firm provides representation before courts in employment litigation and assists with the out-of-court resolution of disputes through negotiation and mediation where this serves the interests of the business.

Hiring Foreign Employees and Employee Mobility

The employment of third-country nationals requires compliance with both employment and immigration legislation. G&P Law provides legal assistance to employers in relation to the hiring of foreign employees, posting of workers within the framework of service provision, intra-corporate transfers and access to the Bulgarian labour market. We provide advice and assistance with:

• Comprehensive legal support for hiring third-country nationals;
• Procedures for obtaining a Single Permit for Residence and Work;
• Procedures for obtaining an EU Blue Card for highly qualified employment;
• Procedures for seasonal worker permits and intra-corporate transfer permits;
• Preparation of employment contracts and related documentation for foreign employees;
• Advice on posting employees to and from Bulgaria;
• Representation before the Employment Agency, Migration Directorate and other competent authorities.

Employment Law Retainer Services for Employers

For companies requiring ongoing employment law support, G&P Law offers retainer-based legal services. This model enables employers to receive prompt legal advice, continuous support and timely assistance when employment-related issues arise.

Retainer services may include:

• Ongoing oral and written employment law advice;
• Review and preparation of employment contracts, addenda and employer orders;
• Legal opinions on specific matters;
• Support for HR teams and management in decision-making processes;
• Assistance with disciplinary procedures;
• Assistance with termination of employment relationships;
• Preparation for inspections by regulatory authorities;
• Updates to Internal Labour Rules and other internal policies;
• Information regarding significant developments in employment legislation.

Employment Law Expertise for Business

Our lawyers have extensive experience advising employers across a wide range of industries, including:

• Technology companies;
• Manufacturing businesses;
• Commercial enterprises;
• Financial and consulting companies;
• Healthcare and pharmaceutical companies;
• Construction and investment companies;
• Hospitality, tourism and service businesses;
• International companies operating teams in Bulgaria;
• Start-ups and rapidly growing businesses.

G&P Law provides practical and business-oriented employment law solutions tailored to the specific needs of employers, the nature of their operations and the applicable legal framework. Our goal is to help businesses manage employment relationships efficiently, lawfully and with a strong focus on preventing future disputes.