Employment Matters

Employment law in Trinidad and Tobago governs the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees in the workplace. It covers a wide range of issues including contracts of employment, workplace disputes, disciplinary proceedings, termination, severance, and matters related to trade unions and collective bargaining.

Our firm provides strategic advice and legal representation to both employers and employees in contentious and non-contentious employment matters. We assist with contract drafting, internal investigations, and grievance procedures, and represent clients before the Industrial Court.

Whether you are facing unfair dismissal, workplace discrimination, or seeking to resolve a collective dispute, we offer pragmatic and effective legal solutions.

We assist in:

Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, HR policies, and employee handbooks

Advising on termination procedures, including summary dismissal and notice entitlements

Representing clients in cases of unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, and wrongful termination

Advising on disciplinary hearings, suspensions, and internal investigations

Assisting with claims involving workplace harassment, discrimination, or retaliation

Representing employees or employers before the Industrial Court

Advising on and representing clients in collective disputes and matters involving recognised majority unions

Preparing severance agreements, settlement agreements, and exit packages

Advising on retirement, redundancy, and retrenchment processes

Advising on occupational health and safety and employer obligations under labour legislation

Representing clients in injunctions, judicial review applications, or constitutional motions in employment contexts