Immigration Law
We help our clients build the best models of employer-employee relationships, work on improving HR matters in each specific case depending on the client's field of activity, and represent their interests in resolving labor disputes. Our goal is to ensure effective legal regulation of labor relations, protect the interests of employers and employees, develop policies that minimize the risk of labor disputes, and resolve conflict situations in the labor sphere.
The employment law lawyers at Kucherenko & Partners advise corporate clients operating in various sectors. Our specialists act as advisors on a wide range of employment issues arising in the context of disputes, transactions and litigation. Clients value our commercial approach, focus on practical solutions and strong knowledge of local legislation.
For more than 25 years we have provided clients from virtually all industries with a full range of employment law services: from drafting contracts to conducting litigation. Our deep knowledge of the local market and global trends allows us to develop personalized solutions for clients on any employment law matter, assisting both leading national companies and multinational corporations in strategic planning, risk management and the resolution of crisis situations in the field of labor and employment.
Services
- hiring and dismissal of employees in Ukraine;
- employment of foreigners and immigration matters: obtaining visas, temporary residence permits and work permits for foreigners;
- employment contracts;
- collective agreements;
- staff reductions and employee transfers;
- employee incentive programs using stock option mechanisms;
- engagement of Ukrainian IT specialists;
- hiring of executive and non-executive directors;
- development of internal policies;
- occupational health and safety and permits for various categories of employees;
- negotiations with trade unions;
- legal audits of compliance with labor legislation;
- payroll taxation;
- non-compete and non-solicitation agreements;
- resolution of labor disputes through pre-trial procedures and in court;
- intellectual property, confidentiality and data protection matters;
- employment matters arising in the context of major transactions and projects;
- development of employment contracts, bonus systems and severance mechanisms for top management;
- representation of companies in labor disputes with former employees, including during contentious dismissals of top managers;
- defending in court the right to payment of wage arrears;
- support in obtaining work permits for foreigners.