{"id":11173,"date":"2026-03-12T13:49:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehorizonlaw.com\/?page_id=11173"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:52:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T14:52:26","slug":"employment-labor-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thehorizonlaw.com\/ur\/employment-labor-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Employment &amp; Labor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- ================================================================\n     HORIZON LAW FIRM\n     Practice Area: Employment & Labour Law\n     WordPress Custom HTML Block \u2014 Full Width page\n     ================================================================ -->\n\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,600;1,300;1,400;1,600&#038;family=Cairo:wght@300;400;500;600;700&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n<style>\n.hlf-ins{width:100vw !important;position:relative !important;left:50% !important;right:50% 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.hlf-stat{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);padding:16px 0;}\n  .hlf-stat:last-child{border-bottom:none;}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"hlf-ins\">\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 HERO \u2014 two-column with animated stat panel \u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"hlf-hero\">\n    <div class=\"hlf-hero-bg\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"hlf-container\">\n      <div class=\"hlf-hero-inner\">\n        <div>\n          <h1>Employment &amp; <em>Labour<\/em> in Iraq<\/h1>\n          <div class=\"hlf-hero-rule\"><\/div>\n          <p>Iraq&#8217;s Labour Law No. 37 of 2015 places significant obligations on employers \u2014 Iraqi and foreign alike. Horizon Law Firm provides practical, end-to-end employment legal support to businesses operating across Iraq&#8217;s private sector, helping employers stay compliant, manage their workforce confidently, and resolve disputes efficiently.<\/p>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n  <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\" class=\"hlf-hero-cta\">Request a Consultation<\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/9647890092002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\n     style=\"color:#c9a84c; font-family:'Cairo',sans-serif; font-size:0.78rem; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; text-decoration:none; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; transition:opacity 0.2s;\"\n     onmouseover=\"this.style.opacity='0.75'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.opacity='1'\">\n    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"#c9a84c\">\n      <path d=\"M17.472 14.382c-.297-.149-1.758-.867-2.03-.967-.273-.099-.471-.148-.67.15-.197.297-.767.966-.94 1.164-.173.199-.347.223-.644.075-.297-.15-1.255-.463-2.39-1.475-.883-.788-1.48-1.761-1.653-2.059-.173-.297-.018-.458.13-.606.134-.133.298-.347.446-.52.149-.174.198-.298.298-.497.099-.198.05-.371-.025-.52-.075-.149-.669-1.612-.916-2.207-.242-.579-.487-.5-.669-.51-.173-.008-.371-.01-.57-.01-.198 0-.52.074-.792.372-.272.297-1.04 1.016-1.04 2.479 0 1.462 1.065 2.875 1.213 3.074.149.198 2.096 3.2 5.077 4.487.709.306 1.262.489 1.694.625.712.227 1.36.195 1.871.118.571-.085 1.758-.719 2.006-1.413.248-.694.248-1.289.173-1.413-.074-.124-.272-.198-.57-.347z\"\/>\n      <path d=\"M12 0C5.373 0 0 5.373 0 12c0 2.123.554 4.116 1.524 5.845L.057 23.428a.75.75 0 0 0 .916.916l5.633-1.476A11.942 11.942 0 0 0 12 24c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0zm0 21.75a9.713 9.713 0 0 1-4.953-1.355l-.355-.212-3.683.965.981-3.595-.232-.371A9.715 9.715 0 0 1 2.25 12C2.25 6.615 6.615 2.25 12 2.25S21.75 6.615 21.75 12 17.385 21.75 12 21.75z\"\/>\n    <\/svg>\n    WhatsApp Us\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hlf-hero-numbers hlf-reveal hlf-d2\">\n          <div class=\"hlf-hero-num-item\">\n            <span class=\"hlf-hero-num-val\">2015<\/span>\n            <span class=\"hlf-hero-num-label\">Iraqi Labour Law in Force<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"hlf-hero-num-item\">\n            <span class=\"hlf-hero-num-val\">Iraq &amp; KRI<\/span>\n            <span class=\"hlf-hero-num-label\">Federal &amp; Kurdistan Region Coverage<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 STATS \u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"hlf-stats\">\n    <div class=\"hlf-stats-inner\">\n      <div class=\"hlf-stat hlf-reveal\">\n        <span class=\"hlf-stat-n\">Iraqi &amp; Expat<\/span>\n        <span class=\"hlf-stat-l\">Workforce Compliance<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hlf-stat hlf-reveal hlf-d1\">\n        <span class=\"hlf-stat-n\">End-to-End<\/span>\n        <span class=\"hlf-stat-l\">Employment Lifecycle<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hlf-stat hlf-reveal hlf-d2\">\n        <span class=\"hlf-stat-n\">Disputes<\/span>\n        <span class=\"hlf-stat-l\">Resolved &amp; Prevented<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hlf-stat hlf-reveal hlf-d3\">\n        <span class=\"hlf-stat-n\">Multi<\/span>\n        <span class=\"hlf-stat-l\">Sector Experience<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 OVERVIEW \u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"hlf-section hlf-section-alt\">\n    <div class=\"hlf-container\">\n      <div class=\"hlf-two-col\">\n        <div>\n          <span class=\"hlf-label hlf-reveal\">Overview<\/span>\n          <h2 class=\"hlf-h2 hlf-reveal\">Protecting employers<br><em>and their workforce<\/em><\/h2>\n          <div class=\"hlf-rule hlf-reveal\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"hlf-body hlf-reveal\">\n            <p>Employment matters in Iraq carry real legal and operational risk. Poorly drafted contracts, non-compliant termination procedures, or failure to meet social security obligations can expose businesses to significant liability \u2014 including claims before the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mol.gov.iq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iraqi Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs<\/a>.<\/p>\n            <p>Horizon Law Firm advises employers on the full spectrum of employment and labour matters arising under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilo.org\/dyn\/natlex\/natlex4.detail?p_lang=en&#038;p_isn=100974\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iraqi Labour Law No. 37 of 2015<\/a> \u2014 from hiring and contract drafting, through day-to-day workforce management and compliance, to terminations, disputes, and social security obligations.<\/p>\n            <p>We have particular experience in the <a href=\"\/oil-and-gas-2\/\">energy sector<\/a>, where local content requirements, expatriate workforce management, and contractor workforce compliance create a uniquely complex employment environment.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hlf-scenarios hlf-reveal hlf-d2\">\n          <div class=\"hlf-scenario\">\n            <div class=\"hlf-scenario-icon\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"hlf-scenario-body\">\n              <h4>Wrongful Termination Claim<\/h4>\n              <p>An employee challenges their dismissal before the Iraqi labour court. We advise on the legality of the termination and defend your position through the dispute process.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"hlf-scenario\">\n            <div class=\"hlf-scenario-icon\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"hlf-scenario-body\">\n              <h4>Workforce Compliance Audit<\/h4>\n              <p>Your contracts, social security registrations, and HR policies need to align with Iraqi law before a Ministry inspection. We review and remediate before issues arise.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"hlf-scenario\">\n            <div class=\"hlf-scenario-icon\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"hlf-scenario-body\">\n              <h4>Expatriate Workforce Management<\/h4>\n              <p>Managing foreign employees in Iraq requires work permits, residency compliance, tax alignment, and local content ratio management. We handle the full regulatory picture.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"hlf-scenario\">\n            <div class=\"hlf-scenario-icon\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"hlf-scenario-body\">\n              <h4>Contractor Workforce Disputes<\/h4>\n              <p>Disputes between main contractors and subcontractors over labour obligations are common in Iraq&#8217;s project environment. We advise on liability and resolution strategy.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 SPLIT IMAGE \u2014 innovative visual break \u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"hlf-split hlf-reveal\">\n    <div class=\"hlf-split-img\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1600880292203-757bb62b4baf?w=1000&#038;q=80\" alt=\"Employment compliance Iraq - Horizon Law Firm\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n      <div class=\"hlf-split-img-overlay\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hlf-split-content\">\n      <span class=\"hlf-label\">Why It Matters<\/span>\n      <h2>Iraqi Labour Law places<br><em>real obligations<\/em> on you<\/h2>\n      <p>Many employers operating in Iraq \u2014 particularly foreign companies \u2014 underestimate the reach of Iraqi labour law. The obligation to register employees with social security, meet local workforce ratios, follow prescribed termination procedures, and comply with leave and compensation rules applies to all employers, regardless of nationality or sector.<\/p>\n      <p>Non-compliance is not simply a technical risk \u2014 it can result in Ministry inspections, fines, operational disruption, and reputational exposure. Early legal advice prevents these outcomes.<\/p>\n      <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Speak to our employment team \u2192<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 SERVICES \u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"hlf-section\">\n    <div class=\"hlf-container\">\n      <span class=\"hlf-label hlf-reveal\">What We Do<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"hlf-h2 hlf-reveal\">Our Employment &amp; Labour<br><em>Services<\/em><\/h2>\n      <div class=\"hlf-rule hlf-reveal\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hlf-services-grid\">\n        <div class=\"hlf-svc hlf-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"hlf-svc-num\">01<\/div>\n          <h3>Employment Contract Drafting<\/h3>\n          <p>Drafting compliant employment contracts for Iraqi national and expatriate employees \u2014 covering probation, compensation, benefits, working hours, leave entitlements, confidentiality, and termination provisions under Iraqi Labour Law No. 37 of 2015.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hlf-svc hlf-reveal hlf-d1\">\n          <div class=\"hlf-svc-num\">02<\/div>\n          <h3>Termination &amp; Redundancy Advisory<\/h3>\n          <p>Advising on the lawful termination of employment in Iraq \u2014 including disciplinary dismissals, redundancies, and end-of-service entitlements \u2014 and guiding employers through the required procedural steps to minimise legal exposure.<\/p>\n          <a href=\"\/litigation-and-dispute-resolution\/\" class=\"hlf-svc-link\">Related: Dispute Resolution \u2192<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hlf-svc hlf-reveal hlf-d2\">\n          <div class=\"hlf-svc-num\">03<\/div>\n          <h3>Social Security &amp; Registration Compliance<\/h3>\n          <p>Advising on and managing employee registration with the Iraqi Social Security Authority \u2014 including obligations for Iraqi and foreign employees, contribution rates, and audit preparation for Ministry inspections.<\/p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mol.gov.iq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"hlf-svc-link\">Ministry of Labour \u2197<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hlf-svc hlf-reveal hlf-d1\">\n          <div class=\"hlf-svc-num\">04<\/div>\n          <h3>Expatriate &amp; Work Permit Management<\/h3>\n          <p>Advising on the legal requirements for employing foreign nationals in Iraq \u2014 including work permit applications, residency requirements, local content ratio compliance, and the tax implications of expatriate employment structures.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hlf-svc hlf-reveal hlf-d2\">\n          <div class=\"hlf-svc-num\">05<\/div>\n          <h3>Labour Disputes &amp; Litigation<\/h3>\n          <p>Representing employers in labour disputes before Iraqi courts and the Ministry of Labour \u2014 including wrongful dismissal claims, unpaid wage disputes, and collective labour grievances arising from project environments.<\/p>\n          <a href=\"\/litigation-and-dispute-resolution\/\" class=\"hlf-svc-link\">See Litigation Practice \u2192<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hlf-svc hlf-reveal hlf-d3\">\n          <div class=\"hlf-svc-num\">06<\/div>\n          <h3>HR Policy &amp; Workforce Compliance Review<\/h3>\n          <p>Reviewing and updating HR policies, internal regulations, and employment documentation to ensure ongoing compliance with Iraqi labour law \u2014 including disciplinary procedures, grievance mechanisms, and health and safety obligations.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 WHY HORIZON \u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"hlf-section hlf-section-dark3\">\n    <div class=\"hlf-container\">\n      <div class=\"hlf-why-grid\">\n        <div>\n          <span class=\"hlf-label hlf-reveal\">Our Expertise<\/span>\n          <h2 class=\"hlf-h2 hlf-reveal\">Employment counsel that<br><em>understands your sector<\/em><\/h2>\n          <div class=\"hlf-rule hlf-reveal\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"hlf-why-body hlf-reveal\">\n            <p>Generic employment advice is rarely sufficient in Iraq&#8217;s project-driven economy. The employment challenges facing an energy company managing a mixed Iraqi and expatriate workforce on a BOC-contracted field are fundamentally different from those of a trading company in Baghdad.<\/p>\n            <p>Our employment practice is built on sector experience \u2014 particularly in <a href=\"\/oil-and-gas-2\/\" style=\"color:#c9a84c;\">oil and gas<\/a> and <a href=\"\/corporate-contract-lawyer-iraq\/\" style=\"color:#c9a84c;\">corporate commercial<\/a> environments \u2014 giving us an understanding of how workforce legal issues actually arise, what they cost, and how to prevent them from escalating.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <ul class=\"hlf-checklist hlf-reveal\">\n            <li><span class=\"hlf-check\">\u25c6<\/span> Deep knowledge of Iraqi Labour Law No. 37 of 2015 and its practical application<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"hlf-check\">\u25c6<\/span> Experience with Ministry of Labour inspections and compliance remediation<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"hlf-check\">\u25c6<\/span> Specialist advice on local content and national workforce requirements<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"hlf-check\">\u25c6<\/span> Arabic and English employment documentation and correspondence<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"hlf-check\">\u25c6<\/span> Track record in energy, construction, and services sector workforce matters<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"hlf-check\">\u25c6<\/span> Practical, preventive approach \u2014 resolving issues before they reach court<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n\n          <div class=\"hlf-refs hlf-reveal\">\n            <div class=\"hlf-refs-title\">Key Iraqi Labour References<\/div>\n            <div class=\"hlf-refs-grid\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mol.gov.iq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"hlf-ref-link\">\n                <span class=\"hlf-ref-icon\">\u2197<\/span> Ministry of Labour &amp; Social Affairs Iraq\n              <\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilo.org\/dyn\/natlex\/natlex4.detail?p_lang=en&#038;p_isn=100974\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"hlf-ref-link\">\n                <span class=\"hlf-ref-icon\">\u2197<\/span> Iraqi Labour Law No. 37 of 2015 (ILO)\n              <\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iraq.gov.iq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"hlf-ref-link\">\n                <span class=\"hlf-ref-icon\">\u2197<\/span> Iraqi Social Security Law No. 39 of 1971\n              <\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investpromo.gov.iq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"hlf-ref-link\">\n                <span class=\"hlf-ref-icon\">\u2197<\/span> National Investment Commission \u2014 Work Permits\n              <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"hlf-reveal hlf-d2\">\n          <div class=\"hlf-panel\">\n            <!-- REPLACE with your own team photo -->\n            <img src=https:\/\/thehorizonlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/shutterstock_327174593.jpg alt=\"Horizon Law Firm Baghdad office\" class=\"hlf-panel-img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <div class=\"hlf-panel-body\">\n              <h4>Who We Advise<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"hlf-panel-sub\">Employment &amp; Labour Clients<\/span>\n              <p>We advise a broad range of employers operating in Iraq \u2014 from multinational energy companies managing large mixed workforces, to SMEs navigating their first employment compliance challenge in the Iraqi market.<\/p>\n              <p>Our clients typically come to us when they are about to hire, facing a dispute, preparing for a Ministry inspection, or managing a sensitive termination. We aim to become their first call on any employment matter \u2014 before the problem escalates.<\/p>\n              <div class=\"hlf-tags\">\n                <span class=\"hlf-tag\">Energy Companies<\/span>\n                <span class=\"hlf-tag\">EPC Contractors<\/span>\n                <span class=\"hlf-tag\">Foreign Employers<\/span>\n                <span class=\"hlf-tag\">HR Departments<\/span>\n                <span class=\"hlf-tag\">SMEs<\/span>\n                <span class=\"hlf-tag\">Project Companies<\/span>\n                <span class=\"hlf-tag\">Service Providers<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 HOW WE WORK \u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"hlf-section hlf-section-alt\">\n    <div class=\"hlf-container\">\n      <span class=\"hlf-label hlf-reveal\">How We Work<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"hlf-h2 hlf-reveal\">Our Approach to<br><em>Employment Matters<\/em><\/h2>\n      <div class=\"hlf-rule hlf-reveal\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hlf-steps\">\n        <div class=\"hlf-step hlf-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"hlf-step-dot\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"hlf-step-n\">Step 01<\/div>\n          <h4>Assess Your Workforce Position<\/h4>\n          <p>We review your current employment arrangements \u2014 contracts, social security status, workforce composition, and HR policies \u2014 and identify any compliance gaps before they become a liability.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hlf-step hlf-reveal hlf-d1\">\n          <div class=\"hlf-step-dot\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"hlf-step-n\">Step 02<\/div>\n          <h4>Draft or Remediate<\/h4>\n          <p>We produce compliant employment contracts and updated policies, or remediate existing documentation \u2014 ensuring your employment framework is legally sound and operationally workable.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hlf-step hlf-reveal hlf-d2\">\n          <div class=\"hlf-step-dot\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"hlf-step-n\">Step 03<\/div>\n          <h4>Advise on Specific Issues<\/h4>\n          <p>When employment issues arise \u2014 a disciplinary matter, a termination, a dispute, or a Ministry enquiry \u2014 we provide clear, rapid advice on the right course of action and manage the process on your behalf.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hlf-step hlf-reveal hlf-d3\">\n          <div class=\"hlf-step-dot\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"hlf-step-n\">Step 04<\/div>\n          <h4>Resolve &amp; Prevent Recurrence<\/h4>\n          <p>We resolve employment disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation as appropriate \u2014 and then work with you to put in place the policies and procedures that prevent the same issue arising again.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 RELATED \u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"hlf-section\">\n    <div class=\"hlf-container\">\n      <span class=\"hlf-label hlf-reveal\">Explore Related Services<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"hlf-h2 hlf-reveal\">Related <em>Legal Practices<\/em><\/h2>\n      <div class=\"hlf-rule hlf-reveal\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hlf-related-grid hlf-reveal\">\n        <a href=\"\/oil-and-gas-2\/\" class=\"hlf-related-card\">\n          <span class=\"hlf-related-arrow\">\u2192<\/span>\n          <h5>Oil &amp; Gas &amp; Energy<\/h5>\n          <p>Workforce compliance and employment matters specific to Iraq&#8217;s energy sector.<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"\/corporate-contract-lawyer-iraq\/\" class=\"hlf-related-card\">\n          <span class=\"hlf-related-arrow\">\u2192<\/span>\n          <h5>Corporate &amp; Commercial<\/h5>\n          <p>Company formation, contracts, and corporate structuring in Iraq.<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"\/litigation-and-dispute-resolution\/\" class=\"hlf-related-card\">\n          <span class=\"hlf-related-arrow\">\u2192<\/span>\n          <h5>Litigation &amp; Dispute Resolution<\/h5>\n          <p>Labour court representation and employment dispute resolution in Iraq.<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"\/legal-practices-regulatory-compliance\/\" class=\"hlf-related-card\">\n          <span class=\"hlf-related-arrow\">\u2192<\/span>\n          <h5>Regulatory &amp; Compliance<\/h5>\n          <p>Broader regulatory compliance for businesses operating in Iraq.<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 CTA \u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"hlf-cta\">\n    <div class=\"hlf-cta-inner\">\n      <span class=\"hlf-label hlf-reveal\" style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:14px;\">Get In Touch<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"hlf-reveal\">An employment issue<br><em>needs early advice<\/em><\/h2>\n      <p class=\"hlf-reveal\">Whether you are drafting your first employment contracts, managing a termination, or facing a dispute \u2014 speak to us before the situation escalates. 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