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Labour<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n

Every<\/span> business<\/span> is<\/span> confronted<\/span> on<\/span> a<\/span> daily<\/span> basis<\/span> with<\/span> labour<\/span> law<\/span> issues<\/span> that<\/span> directly<\/span> affect<\/span> its<\/span> organisation,<\/span> continuity<\/span> and<\/span> relationships<\/span> with<\/span> employees.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our labour law attorneys advise and assist employers<\/span> both<\/span> proactively<\/span> and<\/span> in<\/span> the<\/span> context<\/span> of<\/span> specific<\/span> disputes.<\/span> We<\/span> provide<\/span> guidance<\/span> on<\/span> the<\/span> application<\/span> of<\/span> employment<\/span> and<\/span> social<\/span> security<\/span> legislation,<\/span> assist<\/span> during<\/span> negotiations<\/span> and<\/span> represent<\/span> clients<\/span> before<\/span> labour<\/span> courts<\/span> and<\/span> other<\/span> competent<\/span> authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n

We<\/span> understand<\/span> that<\/span> labour law<\/span> is<\/span> about<\/span> more<\/span> than<\/span> compliance<\/span> with<\/span> regulations.<\/span> It<\/span> requires<\/span> a<\/span> balance<\/span> between<\/span> legal<\/span> certainty<\/span> and<\/span> pragmatic<\/span> solutions<\/span> that<\/span> remain<\/span> workable<\/span> within<\/span> your<\/span> organisation.<\/span><\/p>\n

With<\/span> a<\/span> strong<\/span> focus<\/span> on<\/span> employers,<\/span> we<\/span> assist<\/span> businesses<\/span> across<\/span> a<\/span> wide<\/span> range<\/span> of<\/span> sectors,<\/span> from<\/span> SMEs<\/span> to<\/span> larger<\/span> organisations,<\/span> always<\/span> taking<\/span> into<\/span> account<\/span> the<\/span> specific<\/span> structure<\/span> and<\/span> needs<\/span> of<\/span> your<\/span> company.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Employment contracts<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Work rules & policies<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Dismissal law<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Assistance during labour inspections<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Social law offences and business closure<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Employment contracts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Employment contracts form the foundation of the employment relationship and deserve particular attention. A clear and legally sound agreement helps prevent future disputes and uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We advise and assist you in drafting, amending and reviewing employment contracts, taking into account the nature of the position, the sector in which you operate and the specific needs of your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Work rules and policies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Work rules are an essential instrument within every organisation and contain the practical rules applicable in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We assist with the drafting of new work rules and the revision of existing documents, ensuring full compliance with applicable legislation and alignment with your company’s internal organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dismissal law<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The termination of an employment contract is both a legal and strategic matter for any business. We assist employers with individual dismissals, whether through notice periods or dismissal for serious cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We advise on the proper justification of dismissal, the application of relevant legislation and the risks of potential disputes. We also represent clients during negotiations and, where necessary, in proceedings before the labour courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We further assist businesses in restructuring processes, including bankruptcies and judicial reorganisations, handling the employment law aspects of these procedures as part of our services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assistance during labor inspections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An inspection by the social inspection authorities may have significant consequences for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We provide guidance at every stage of an inspection: preventive advice, assistance during the inspection itself and follow-up afterwards. Where necessary, we defend your interests in any resulting proceedings, including interviews conducted by the social inspection authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social law offences and business closure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In certain circumstances, a business may face severe sanctions as a result of breaches of employment and social legislation, including the (temporary) closure of the business ordered by the Labour Auditor’s Office or the Public Prosecutor’s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We provide assistance in these complex and often urgent matters, with particular attention to limiting the impact on your business and developing a well-considered defence strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lawyers within this expertise<\/h2>\n
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Tom Cielen<\/h4>\n

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Corporate<\/h3>\n
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\n Every company is confronted with a diversity of legal situations specific to the business world on a daily basis.
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Companies and M&A<\/h3>\n
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\n At Reyns Advocaten, we understand the complexity of company law and the challenges that companies and entrepreneurs face when setting up, managing and restructuring companies. Our experienced team of company specialists will be happy to advise and guide you through all aspects of company law. Read more<\/a>\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n
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Insolvency<\/h3>\n
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\n If the continuity of your company’s activities is threatened, either immediately or in the long term, your company faces the risk of “imminent insolvency”. Avoid a bankruptcy. We can assist in the reorganisation of a company in difficulty. Together, we can ensure that your company is protected from its creditors and try to guarantee its survival. This is in the interests of everyone, the individuals, the company and its creditors. Read more<\/a>\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n
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Tax matters<\/h3>\n
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