Senegalese labour law is governed by a complex and constantly evolving set of rules. In addition, the sovereign interpretation by the local courts makes the area difficult to navigate.
Houda Law Firm is above all looking for the best operational solutions for its clients.
Our team of experienced lawyers and counsels is active in all areas of employment law, both in consulting and litigation, for companies and individuals:
- Advisory services for the recruitment of local and expatriate workers;
- Assistance in the selection, review and drafting of employment contracts;
- Implementation of disciplinary measures;
- Drafting of internal regulations, employee handbooks or codes of conduct;
- Advice and assistance on the legal management of the employees’ situation in case of change of employer or modification of the employer’s legal situation;
- Implementation and drafting of acts relating to a conventional termination of the employment contract;
- Drafting of settlement protocols, conciliation minutes;
- Implementation of disciplinary procedures, preparation of compulsory legal acts (lay-offs, dismissals);
- Assistance in the context of dismissal of staff representatives before the Labour Inspectorate;
- Assistance in the setting up and organisation of staff representative institutions (elections of staff delegates, trade union delegates, installation of health and safety committees);
- Relations with social institutions (Labour Inspectorate, Social Security Fund, IPRES, Labour Directorate);
- Representation before the Labour Inspectorate and the Directorate of Labour and Social Security;
- Social studies and audits, possibly in collaboration with accounting experts;
- Follow-up and compliance control of social documents and procedures (due diligences).