Area of practice

Employment & Labour

Our Employment and Labour team advises employers, executives and institutions on the full range of workplace matters in Zambia. We combine detailed regulatory knowledge with a practical understanding of the commercial and human issues that arise in managing employees. From contracts, policies and workforce restructuring to investigations, collective bargaining and litigation, we provide clear, concise and actionable advice that helps clients remain compliant, resolve sensitive matters and maintain productive working relationships.

Experience

  • Employment contracts and workplace policies
  • Executive and senior-management appointments
  • Employee benefits and incentive arrangements
  • Pensions and social-security compliance
  • Workplace investigations
  • Disciplinary and grievance procedures
  • Termination, dismissal and redundancy
  • Workforce restructuring
  • Business transfers and employee-related due diligence
  • Employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions
  • Collective bargaining and union relations
  • Recognition agreements
  • Industrial relations advisory
  • Workplace discrimination and harassment
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Whistleblowing and employee misconduct
  • Immigration and expatriate employment
  • Employee data protection and workplace monitoring
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Employment regulatory compliance
  • Remuneration and bonus arrangements
  • Confidentiality and restrictive covenants
  • Employment disputes and litigation
  • Mediation and settlement negotiations
  • Proceedings before labor authorities and courts
  • Training for management and human-resources teams

Common sectors

  • Mining and natural resources
  • Energy and power
  • Infrastructure and construction
  • Banking and financial services
  • Telecommunications and technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Agriculture and agribusiness
  • Retail and consumer goods
  • Real estate
  • Hospitality and tourism
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Public sector and regulated industries
  • Non-governmental and international organizations

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