Labour and Employment Law

Labour and Employment Law

Our Employment Law practice specializes in a wide range of employment matters across all industry sectors. We always make it a priority to thoroughly understand our clients and their industry-specific needs in order to assist them in finding solutions to employment matters in an effective and efficient way.

Our team regularly advises clients on structuring labour relations, headcount optimization, employment of foreign personnel, employment contracts and their modification and termination, internal company working rules, collective labour agreements and relationships with local labour authorities. Our lawyers are also experienced in representing employers in human resources-related disputes.

Additionally, we regularly provide updates on employment-related changes in Rwanda law that affect the day-to-day operations of companies in Rwanda.

Our Labour and Employment Law Services

  • Drafting, amending and terminating employment contracts

  • Negotiating, drafting and modifying collective bargaining agreements

  • Drafting documents governing labour relations (policies, internal regulations, orders, employee manuals, duty instructions)

  • Advising on salaries, compensation, severance and other allowances, social and medical insurance for employees and managers

  • Employment and migration due diligence

  • Employment of foreign personnel (licences, work permits, visas)

  • Advising on the application of disciplinary measures

  • Staff reduction

  • Confidentiality and non-competition agreements

  • Personal data collection, processing and transfers abroad.