Employment and social security law

Labour law governs the relationship between employers and employees, setting out the terms and conditions of employment and how disputes are managed. Social security law defines the rights and obligations relating to social protection, contributions and benefits.

Berna & Associés assists companies and individual employees with all employment and social protection matters, providing strategic advice and rigorous management of legal obligations.

Pre-contractual phase

Recruiting an employee requires the employer to comply with legal and contractual obligations. We provide:

  • Legal assistance during recruitment to ensure compliance with Luxembourg standards.
  • Negotiating the terms of the employment contract to secure the rights and obligations of both parties.

Execution of the employment contract

Day-to-day management of employment relationships involves mastering contractual and regulatory aspects. Our services include:

  • Drafting and analysing employment contracts (permanent, fixed-term and specific).
  • Assistance with contractual changes (mobility, change of post, changes in working conditions).
  • Advice on working hours, holidays and equal treatment.
  • Assistance with disputes relating to unpaid wages and benefits.
  • Implementation of internal policies (regulations, charters and disciplinary measures).

Termination of employment contracts

Terminating an employment contract requires strict compliance with legal procedures. We assist our clients with:

  • Handling individual and collective dismissals, ensuring that decisions comply with the law.
  • Negotiating and implementing mutually agreed terminations and settlements.
  • Managing disciplinary proceedings and litigation before the relevant courts.
  • Analysing employees’ rights in terms of notice periods, severance pay and financial claims.

Social security law

Registration with the social security system and contributions are essential obligations for employers and employees alike. We assist our clients with the following:

  • Legal obligations related to social security registration;
  • Management of social security contributions, pensions and social benefits.
  • Representation in the event of disputes with social security authorities.

Taxation related to employment law

The tax management of remuneration, employee benefits, and severance payments requires a rigorous approach to ensure both compliance and optimization. We offer:

  • Strategic advice on the taxation of remuneration, including benefits in kind and other forms of compensation.
  • Tax guidance regarding severance payments.
  • Assistance in ensuring the tax compliance of remuneration and compensation policies.

Labour and social security litigation

Disputes relating to employment relations and social benefits require in-depth legal expertise. We can help with:

  • Representation in court for disputes relating to employment contracts or social security.
  • Negotiation and amicable resolution of conflicts to preserve professional relationships and limit litigation risks.

Thanks to our expertise in employment and social security law, we can provide our clients with strategic and secure support, helping them to anticipate risks and ensure compliance with legal obligations.