Employment Law.

We assist employers and employees in the preparation, review and negotiation of employment contracts. Our advice covers all material terms, including remuneration, duties, benefits, confidentiality, restrictive covenants and termination.

We assist employers in preparing workplace policies, employee handbooks and internal procedures that comply with Mauritian employment law and reflect international best practice.

We assist employers in conducting fair and legally compliant disciplinary proceedings and termination processes. We advise on grounds, procedural requirements and documentation to mitigate the risk of unfair dismissal claims.

We advise employers on the legal aspects of redundancy and workforce restructuring exercises, including statutory consultation requirements, selection criteria, notice periods, severance entitlements and required notifications.

We assist clients in drafting, reviewing and enforcing restrictive covenants, including non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality clauses. We also represent clients in disputes arising from such covenants.

We advise employees on their rights under Mauritian employment law, including entitlements relating to wages, leave, benefits, termination and protection from unfair treatment. We assist in pursuing claims where required.

We represent employers in defending unfair dismissal claims and assist employees in bringing such claims. Our representation covers all stages of the proceedings, from initial advice through to resolution before the relevant courts and tribunals.

We represent clients in employment-related proceedings before the Industrial Court of Mauritius, including the preparation of pleadings, evidence and legal submissions.

We advise employers on collective labour matters, including dealings with trade unions, collective bargaining, industrial action and other workplace relations issues.

We advise employers on their obligations under occupational health and safety legislation, including compliance, policies, incident management and related regulatory matters.

We advise employers and employees on matters relating to workplace discrimination, harassment and equal opportunity, including compliance, complaint handling and representation in disputes.

We assist employers with regulatory compliance, including employer registrations, work permit and occupation permit requirements for foreign employees, and related employer obligations.

We advise clients on the legal aspects of expatriate employment in Mauritius, including secondments, employment contracts, tax considerations, immigration requirements and cross-border employment structures.

We advise on the legal aspects of executive compensation arrangements, including share-based incentives, bonus schemes, deferred compensation and exit packages for senior employees.

We assist clients in negotiating, drafting and reviewing settlement agreements and severance arrangements in connection with the termination of employment, ensuring that the terms protect our clients' interests and provide certainty.