Specialist employment lawyer in Bordeaux

Are you an employee, employer, union, or association, and do you need legal support in the field of social law? Are you looking for a social law lawyer in Bordeaux who can advise, assist, or represent you professionally in your procedures or litigation? Our firm, Macfarlanes LLP, has legal professionals who perfectly meet your expectations.

Specialists in social law, the branch that encompasses labor law, social security law, and social protection law, we offer a service combining pragmatism and responsiveness. Since 1994, we have been assisting not only companies but also executive employees, whether in managing their personnel, drafting or negotiating an employment contract, or managing a conflict.

Support from our team for drafting or revising your employment contracts in Bordeaux

First and foremost, the employment contract, whether permanent (CDI) or fixed-term (CDD), must comply with legal and contractual provisions, as well as the principles of social law. Indeed, in addition to the general and specific rules of the Labor Code, there are other laws and regulations governing different types of contracts. It is therefore essential to refer to case law to establish a legally valid contract.

That is why our firm of legal professionals provides you with social law lawyers in Bordeaux to meet all your needs. Our team is composed of highly qualified lawyers and competent legal experts, allowing us to offer you a quality support service, whether for drafting or revising your contract. Especially since it is a document that binds the employee and employer for the entire duration of the employment relationship, it is important to draft it clearly and precisely.

Thus, with our experience and know-how, we explain in detail the different types of contracts, the clauses and the implications in order to advise you on the option that best suits you. We pay particular attention to working conditions, the rights and obligations of each party and any special clauses:

• probationary period;
• non-compete clause;
• mobility clause, etc.

Furthermore, the execution of the employment contract implies respect for the rights and obligations of the employee and the employer, which may be modified or adapted according to the evolution of the situation. This may involve, for example, a change of position, remuneration, hours, place of work, etc. To this end, our experts are available to support you throughout the execution of your contract. Whether by advising you, assisting you in your procedures, helping you negotiate, or challenging modifications or any sanctions, we will be by your side.

Lawyer specialized in labor law for the negotiation and drafting of a company agreement

Since Macron's ordinances of 2017, company agreements have become more important texts that govern the functioning of companies and carry more weight than industry-wide agreements. Complementing labor and employment law, they further regulate topics such as:

• the probationary period;
• the notice period;
• contract termination indemnities;
• working time;
• vacation;
• mobility;
• teleworking, etc.

Whether you are an individual, an entrepreneur, CEO, HR Director, you can refer to our firm of social law lawyers in Bordeaux to support you throughout the process. Our experts perfectly master the legal subtleties related to the composition of union delegations and staff representatives, as well as the different negotiation methods depending on the structure of each company.

As your privileged interlocutor, we will handle the study of the conditions relating to the conduct of work already in force within your organization. This will allow us to understand your organization and your expectations regarding the implementation of a company agreement. We can then help you initiate negotiations, ensuring that all parties are adequately represented.

Once discussions are finalized, our expertise allows us to document the negotiation results precisely and exhaustively to strengthen the legal security of our clients. This involves drafting your agreement on a custom basis and presenting it to the various parties for validation. We ensure that these steps are carried out in accordance with applicable regulations, focusing on protecting your interests and respecting your rights.

Support from our social law lawyers for the prevention of occupational risks and health at work

Social law also includes rules relating to the prevention of occupational risks and occupational health. Indeed, according to the Labor Code, prevention must not be implemented at the discretion of the employer. The latter has a legal obligation to ensure safety and protect the physical and mental health of workers. To help you comply with this obligation, we offer comprehensive support for the prevention of occupational risks and the promotion of health at work.

Our team of labor law lawyers in Bordeaux puts its expertise at the service of your company, advising you on the implementation of regular medical monitoring. We also intervene in the finding of an employee's unfitness, the management of work accidents, occupational diseases and relations with the health commission.

Furthermore, to ensure full compliance with regulations, we advise our clients on establishing the Single Document for Occupational Risk Assessment (DUERP). Similarly, we conduct specific health and safety audits to assess the effectiveness of prevention measures implemented and verify the quality of evidence held by the company. In the event of a dispute, our professionals can assist you and represent you before the competent courts to assert your rights.

Law firm specializing in social law in Bordeaux to defend your rights in case of litigation

Relations between employers and employees, as well as social organizations, sometimes give rise to disputes that can have significant financial, moral, or professional consequences. These may involve dismissal, harassment, discrimination, disciplinary sanctions, modification of the employment contract, etc.
However, whether you are an employee, a partner, or the employer, you can assert your rights with the professional support of our team of employment law lawyers in Bordeaux. Our approach is based on amicable procedures, when possible. It allows us to help you find negotiated solutions that preserve your rights and interests while negotiating with the opposing party.

We also support you in the event of legal proceedings, by assisting or representing you before the competent courts, such as the labor court, the social security court, the administrative court, etc. We also handle the drafting of resignation or dismissal letters and shareholder agreements.

Social law lawyers in Bordeaux: organization of CSE elections and protection of personal data

Does your company have at least 11 employees over 12 consecutive months and are you required to organize elections for the Social and Economic Committee (CSE)? Our firm of social law lawyers in Bordeaux offers you comprehensive support, both for organizing the elections and for protecting personal data. This will allow you to meet legal requirements and ensure full compliance for your company.

Indeed, we intervene at every stage of the electoral process, from drafting the information note on the organization of elections to sending the results to the Labor Inspectorate. Our expert team assists you in drafting the pre-election agreement protocol, determining electoral colleges, establishing electoral lists, and monitoring the conduct of elections.

Furthermore, we handle the preparation of ballot papers, the drawing up of the voting list, and the drafting of minutes of the results. On the other hand, the protection of personal data is a priority to which you must pay particular attention. By using our firm, we assist you in the collection and processing of personal data.

We also help you by appointing a data controller or a data protection officer responsible for supervising and ensuring compliance of processing practices within the company. Furthermore, with our expertise and skills, we can create a processing register to list the personal data collected, stored, and processed by the company. Whatever your need in social law, contact us now to schedule an appointment.