At ECIJA DVMS, the work of the labour and employment team ranges from pre-litigation advice and assistance with the design of labour manuals and policies to the hiring and dismissals of high-level executives, employee mobility issues and the labour aspects of M&A. The team is also able to draw on the firm's international network to advise multinational clients on labour issues in the Dominican Republic and other Latin American jurisdictions. At the helm are Edward Salcedo and Gabriel Dejarden; the former is the go-to practitioner for labour litigation, and the latter has a broad practice which includes advising on compliance with local labour laws. Senior associate Arístides Victoria is also noted.
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Testimonials
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- 'Communication is personalised and trustworthy. In our case we have found that Arístides Victoria has been of great help and exceeds expectations in his work, as does Gabriel Dejarden.'
- 'Noted for its accessibility, commitment and use of its experience to advise its clients.'
Key clients
- Houston Astros
- Sewn Products
- Credicefi
- Minnesota Twins
- Rangers Baseball
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- San Diego Padres
- Colorado Rockies
- Milwaukee Brewers
- 3Designers
Work highlights
Represented the Houston Astros before the Supreme Court in connection with two petitions for certiorari to reverse decisions from the Labour Court of Appeals concerning two significant claims against the club.
Assisted Sewn Products, a free trade zone company subsidiary of Jostens, with all its labour matters.
Advised Credicefi on telework regulations and internal investigations.
Lawyers
Practice head
Edward Salcedo; Gabriel Dejarden