SAMDANI QURESHI AQLAAL

Labor And Employment

The Firm provides complete services on labor and employment matters, including labor union matters, employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions, and employment litigation/arbitration. We regularly advise clients concerning employment & labor contracts, employment related rules and disciplines, termination of employment contracts, employee compensation, and harassment issues.

Some highlights are as follows:

  • We have the expertise to assist corporate clients in developing employment rules and internal guidelines, administrative & standard operating procedures, etc.
  • The Firm has advised Karot Power Company (Pvt) Limited concerning its various labour issues during the construction of its 720 MW Karot Hydropower Project Pakistan and has prepared employment agreements for workers in compliance with the IFC’s Performance Standards. It has also assisted the project sponsors in resolving various labour matters identified by the lenders.
  • Amongst other key clients, the Firm has advised Khushali Bank Ltd, Askari Bank Ltd, First Microfinance Bank, and NRSP on various labour issues.
  • The Firm has also rendered advice to US universities’ research projects and assisted in Expatriate hiring by foreign investors.

The Firm has extensive experience filing, defending, and pursuing cases relating to labor and service matters on behalf of corporate clients and individuals before the NIRC, Labor Courts, and ordinary Courts.