German and Canadian employment laws have important differences. Employment standards legislation in most Canadian provinces provides minimum standards as is the case in Germany. However, each province has its own employment legislation. The minimum standards are subject to common law overrides which result in considerable uncertainty. In Germany, there are collective bargaining agreements which override the legal standards. Independent contractor relationships are subject to considerable scrutiny in Germany. Non-compete clauses may be unenforceable. Legal disputes are handled in a different manner, through specialized courts or tribunals. Often disagreements are subject to mediation and arbitration. We are here to help you navigate this complexity.
Whether you are setting up a business in Germany or Canada, planning to send management or employees from one country to the other or planning to hire local managers, self-employed persons and other employees in either country, we are here to support you! The same applies to employee disputes.
WE WILL WORK TO ENSURE THAT YOUR AGREEMENTS RESULT IN SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIPS
We have successfully handled cross-border employment matters in Canada and Germany both outside of court and before the courts for almost 30 years. Our experience means that we can draft valid agreements, both in German and in English, as well as assess the facts of an employment dispute and assist you in handling this in the most effective way to protect your legal interests. Our goal is your success and the success of your business.
Our services in matters of employment law range from:
- Meeting with you to discuss your needs in hiring or sending over employees from one country to another
- Reviewing your contracts and localizing them to conform to either German or Canadian provincial law
- Drafting employment or self-employment contracts based on local requirements in both Germany or the Canadian provinces
- Preparing management services contracts and advising on D & O insurance
- Providing expert opinions on German law in connection with legal proceedings in cross-border employment disputes
- Representation before courts and employment tribunals
- Conducting mediations and other settlement negotiations to effectively end an employment dispute
- Drafting enforceable settlement agreements.
We work in English, German and French and explain relevant distinctions between Canadian and German law to ensure that your employment contracts will be enforceable and you are able to effectively end cross-border employment disputes in Canada and Germany.
As a cross-border law firm, we offer legal expertise and bridge the legal differences between Canadian law and German law.
For a quick initial consultation, simply download our digital contact form and enter your legal issue and details under CONTACT/Request-initial-advice.