Criminal Labour Law

GUTKÈS Avocats assists companies, their directors and officers and employees in criminal proceedings resulting from the violation of provisions of the Labour Code.

The Firm intervenes upstream in raising their client’s awareness of the importance of criminal risks related to Labour Law issue that could occur from their professional activities. GUTKÈS Avocats proposes setting up delegations of authority and framing discussions within each level of the company to anticipate and avoid potential conflicts with employees and / or staff representative bodies.

Since an accident or a one-off inspection carried out by the Labour Inspectors, is likely to lead to criminal prosecution, the Firm assists clients from their first contact with these authorities.

Finally, during court proceedings GUTKÈS Avocats defends clients before the criminal courts, working closely with lawyers specialized in Labour Law.

The Firm is particularly involved in discrimination cases, harassment, psychosocial risks, work accidents, non-compliance with termination periods, work on Sundays and evening...