In the first instance, we will explain to you that a labor attorney or employment lawyer has as its main objective to accompany, advise and technically defend a worker in the lawsuits they may have with their employer or former employer, regardless of whether this is a person, institution or company.
Specifically, the functions they perform to achieve their objective are advice in individual or collective labor law, and they can help you in matters related to Social Security such as disabilities, retirements, pensions, etc.
Your labor attorney will represent you in judicial proceedings in labor matters, will advise you on employment contracts, Expedientes de Regulación de Empleo (ERES), collective bargaining negotiations, dismissals, sanctions and mainly in the process to follow when requesting labor compensation claims that compensate you in case of work accidents or other applicable situations.
It is important that in these situations you contact a labor attorney who can help you understand whether the dismissal or sanction has been carried out in the correct terms and your rights have not been violated.
The labor attorney can also guide you in cases of workplace harassment and mobbing, work accidents or claims for amounts. One of the most common claims from workers to companies is the debt of agreed amounts.
In this sense, an attorney expert in labor matters will ensure that the process has all the legal guarantees to be able to recover the money that the company owes when applicable.
Experience, specialization and having a team that supports your attorney are always factors you should keep in mind when hiring them, in addition to paying attention to their skills because, in the labor field, they must be a good negotiator to facilitate your claims.At Conexión Legal you will find the Hispanic labor attorneys you need to resolve your work legal situations with free and reliable advice; contact us through WhatsApp or Schedule your Consultation to learn about the alternatives for your case.
Why Do I Need a Labor Attorney?
Given that there are diverse situations in the labor jurisdiction where an attorney is not necessary, not infrequently we find workers who go without a specialist to claim their rights.Lack of knowledge in labor matters can result in lack of adequate protection for the worker. From the moment you suffer a labor problem, such as a dismissal or the absence of payment of your salary, it is totally advisable that you put yourself in the hands of a labor attorney.The figure of a labor attorney will allow you to avoid the most common errors when facing a labor matter. Labor procedures have formal and material requirements that are almost always unknown. If you fail to comply with these formalities, you could lose your right to claim.
On the other hand, although each specialist in labor law can determine their fees, regularly an attorney bases their fees on considerations such as the level of difficulty of a particular legal task, the amount of time involved, their experience, their knowledge in the area of the particular law and their cost of doing the work.
The cost of doing the work, referred to as overhead, generally includes rent, equipment, salaries, expenses related to maintaining the attorney's level of professional knowledge, and education.
Attorney overhead usually takes 35 to 50 percent of legal fees. Likewise, to choose the best labor attorney to handle your case you should consider that there are two alternatives: The traditional way, which involves personally visiting several labor law offices; when you request an appointment and present your needs they will be able to offer you a budget and guidance. After comparing their opinions and budgets you will be able to hire the one you consider best adapts to your needs.
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