Labor

Since the labor reform, which entered into force in November 2017, the Brazilian labor scenario has changed. It is key that the companies be aware of the constant transformations in the local labor market, as well as the decision in the different legal instances with respect to the interpretation of the legislative novelties.

Trench Rossi Watanabe firm can help you keep your business competitive by innovative and strategic action plans and labor practices, in compliance with the laws and seeking to motivate the workforce. Thus, we focus on the prevention, applying the best global business practices. We are also capable of advising you on all the proceedings connected with labor matters – from the engagement and dismissal of employees and executives to the best practices to optimize your business, always in compliance with the Brazilian labor and social security laws, including the occupational health and safety rules.

In labor consultancy, we have a wide experience in the review of Internal Policies and Plans on compensation of employees and executives, of a short- or long-term (including shares). We also operate in the international engagement and transfer of expatriate employees, whether Brazilian or foreigners, dealing, also, with the immigration aspects.

Our team also operates together with the other areas of the firm in due diligence, within the scope of mergers and acquisitions, as well as in the internal review of routines, focused on the labor area.

In labor litigation, our experienced professionals act in individual actions, class actions, and public-interest civil action filed by the Prosecution Office. Our team is known by the high success rate in the labor courts.

We also have a strong performance in preparatory proceedings and public civil investigations filed by the Labor Prosecution Office (MPT), as well as in defending our clients against deficiency notice issued by the Regional Superintendence of Labor and Employment (SRTE). We are also qualified to assist you in collective bargaining with unions of various sectors.

Our strategic cooperation with the international firm Ablfs McKfnzif allows us to advise your company so that it attains a greater efficiency in its subsidiaries in Latin America and around the world.