When do you need
an employment
lawyer?
Labor law errors affect employers quickly: invalid termination, severance pay, compensation for lost wages, and reputational impact. For senior managers, these are critical personal decisions that will influence their future careers. In a dispute with an employee, the outcome is determined by written evidence, procedural steps, and the specific wording in documents. The sooner an experienced attorney begins working on your case, the better the outcome usually is.
When do you require an employment law attorney?
Labor-law errors affect employers rapidly: invalid termination, severance pay, compensation for lost wages, and reputational impact. For executive managers, these constitute critical personal decisions that will influence their subsequent careers. In a dispute with an employee, the outcome is determined by written documentation, procedural steps, and the specific formulations used in the documents. The earlier a skilled attorney begins addressing your case, the better the final outcome tends to be.
When do you require an employment law attorney?
Labor-law errors affect employers rapidly: invalid termination, severance pay, compensation for lost wages, and reputational impact. For executive managers, these constitute critical personal decisions that will influence their subsequent careers. In a dispute with an employee, the outcome is determined by written documentation, procedural steps, and the specific formulations used in the documents. The earlier a skilled attorney begins addressing your case, the better the final outcome tends to be.
When do you require an employment law attorney?
Labor-law errors affect employers rapidly: invalid termination, severance pay, compensation for lost wages, and reputational impact. For executive managers, these constitute critical personal decisions that will influence their subsequent careers. In a dispute with an employee, the outcome is determined by written documentation, procedural steps, and the specific formulations used in the documents. The earlier a skilled attorney begins addressing your case, the better the final outcome tends to be.
Typical situations we handle
Termination of Employment
Termination of Employment
Valid termination, agreement on termination, immediate termination, termination during the probation period
Employment dispute
Employment dispute
Employee lawsuit for invalid termination, unpaid wages, and discrimination
Executive Service Agreements
Executive Service Agreements
Agreements with members of statutory or supervisory bodies, non-compete clauses, bonuses, severance pay
Collective Labour Relations
Collective Labour Relations
Collective agreement, trade unions, strikes, collective redundancies
Structural Changes
Structural Changes
Reorganization, outsourcing, transfer of rights and obligations, M&A
GDPR and Employee Monitoring
GDPR and Employee Monitoring
Monitoring, whistleblowing, and internal investigations
Who our services
are for
Employers - both Czech and multinational corporations
Establishing labor law processes and documentation
Employers - both Czech and multinational corporations
Establishing labor law processes and documentation
HR and Legal Department
Practical support in daily operations and complex individual terminations
HR and Legal Department
Practical support in daily operations and complex individual terminations
Members of Governing Bodies and Top Management
Contract negotiations, severance packages, and termination/IPO, MiFID II, custody.
Members of Governing Bodies and Top Management
Contract negotiations, severance packages, and termination/IPO, MiFID II, custody.
Startups and Fast-Growing Companies
Scalable Framework for Employment Documentation
Startups and Fast-Growing Companies
Scalable Framework for Employment Documentation
Companies in regulated sectors
Specific requirements (financial institutions, healthcare, transportation)
Companies in regulated sectors
Specific requirements (financial institutions, healthcare, transportation)
Empl oyees in Sensitive Positio ns
Defense against dismissal and negotiation of severance
Empl oyees in Sensitive Positio ns
Defense against dismissal and negotiation of severance
What we will do for you
We will prepare employment contracts, executive agreements, agreements on work performed outside an employment relationship (DPP and DPČ), internal regulations, non-compete clauses, and non-disclosure agreements. Everything is tailored to the specific industry and size of your company.
We will prepare employment contracts, executive agreements, agreements on work performed outside an employment relationship (DPP and DPČ), internal regulations, non-compete clauses, and non-disclosure agreements. Everything is tailored to the specific industry and size of your company.
How our cooperation works
1
Initial Consultation
We will analyze the issue, the existing documentation, and the employer's objectives.
3
Proposed Solution
We will present the procedure, documentation, and communication plan.
5
Post-transaction care
We are revising our internal documentation to ensure that a similar situation does not recur.
2
Legal Analysis
We identify risks, deadlines, and potential scenarios
4
Executions
We will accompany the client during termination, negotiation, or in proceedings
Examples of Our Work
How our cooperation works
1
Initial Consultation
We will analyze the issue, the existing documentation, and the employer's objectives.
2
Legal Analysis
We identify risks, deadlines, and potential scenarios
3
Proposed Solution
We will present the procedure, documentation, and communication plan.
4
Active Representation
We will accompany the client during termination, negotiation, or in proceedings
5
Post-transaction care
We are revising our internal documentation to ensure that a similar situation does not recur.
Jana Rihova, LL.M.
Attorney at Law
She focuses on the banking sector, fintech, and corporate governance. She specializes in licensing proceedings before the Czech National Bank and the implementation of European regulations into the structures of Czech companies. Prior to joining the firm, she served in the leadership of the legal department at Twisto payments.
Jana Rihova, LL.M.
Attorney at Law
She focuses on the banking sector, fintech, and corporate governance. She specializes in licensing proceedings before the Czech National Bank and the implementation of European regulations into the structures of Czech companies. Prior to joining the firm, she served in the leadership of the legal department at Twisto payments.
Jana Rihova, LL.M.
Attorney at Law
She focuses on the banking sector, fintech, and corporate governance. She specializes in licensing proceedings before the Czech National Bank and the implementation of European regulations into the structures of Czech companies. Prior to joining the firm, she served in the leadership of the legal department at Twisto payments.
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We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
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We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
Prague Branch
Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
Inquiries and Consultations
We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
Prague Branch
Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
Inquiries and Consultations
We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
Prague Branch
Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
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