Meet the team

Employment Law

WIDEN

Tallinn, Estonia
View firm profile

Organigram

Team Services

Our Employment Law team of attorneys is dedicated to advising and representing both employers and employees through any legal matters concerning employment relations.

Our services include guidance throughout the entire lifecycle of employment relationships, from entry into employment agreements and negotiations, to amicably ending relationships with severance agreements or representing clients in disputes before the labour dispute committees or courts.

As employment attorneys, our goal is that our clients are not only compliant but are also advantageously positioned in their respective sectors. From the peculiarities in local regulations to the challenges of cross-border employment, we bring a multifaceted understanding that caters to the diverse needs of the Baltic market.  

Employment contracts and documentation

We assist our clients by drafting and reviewing employment contracts and other related documents. Our team ensures that each contract reflects the nuanced needs of our clients while adhering to prevailing regulations.

Executive employment agreements and board member agreements

Executive-level employment arrangements require a sophisticated touch. We specialise in advising and drafting agreements for top executives and board members. Insights on governance, performance metrics, and fiduciary duties allow us to ensure that terms, benefits, and responsibilities align with both organisational goals and legal standards.

Incentive programs and bonus schemes

Bonus and incentive structures are crucial in attracting and retaining talent. Our team is proficient in designing such structures. By tailoring these initiatives to a specific business setting, we promote and support the long-term collaborations and growth of our clients.

Option programs

Stock option programs are potent tools to incentivise and reward employees and to align the employees’ and companies’ long-term interests. As the market of incentive programs is moving towards new types of incentive schemes such as phantom options, performance-based option grants etc. Our team supports businesses in creating and effectively managing such programs.

Cross-border and global option programs

In collaboration with attorneys from relevant other jurisdictions, we successfully assist our clients on creating and implementing cross-border and global option programs.

Employment termination and redundancies

We offer comprehensive guidance in the matters of terminating employment agreements and redundancies. When terminations escalate into disputes, our seasoned team of employment attorneys stands ready to offer representation before relevant bodies or courts.

Whistleblower protection

We counsel and provide solutions to our clients on establishing whistleblower protection measures. By devising appropriate guidelines, we seek to help our clients foster a transparent work environment.

Labour disputes

Labour disputes can be both challenging and draining for all parties involved. We advise and represent our clients in labour disputes both before relevant dispute resolution bodies and courts.

Employee rights and welfare

We advise organisations on understanding and upholding employee rights and welfare, ensuring a balance between responsibilities and entitlements.

Workplace policies

We assist in formulating workplace policies that cater to diverse issues, ranging from discrimination and harassment to employee benefits. Beyond drafting, we advise on implementation strategies and assist with training, ensuring policies are not just on paper but effectively practiced.

Work environment, health and safety

Ensuring the safety and health of employees at work is essential in any company. We provide legal guidance on labour protection regulations, implementing safety measures, and establishing internal protocols for monitoring the work environment.

Immigration and work permits

The globalisation of talent necessitates a nuanced understanding of immigration processes. Our team of employment attorneys offers guidance for international hires, assisting our clients on subjects such as immigration rules, visas, securing requisite work permits, etc.

Cross-border employment matters

In an interconnected world, cross-border employment issues in the Baltics and beyond are increasingly prevalent. Our team brings a specialised approach to such complex matters, helping clients thoroughly and effectively handle regulations, agreements, and disputes that span multiple jurisdictions.

Employee privacy

We advise organisations on ensuring that employee data handling practices comply with evolving regulations. This involves policy formulation and practical guidance on implementation and training.