Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández‘s standalone labour team is a prominent player in the Dominican market, offering comprehensive assistance with employment policy, internal dispute management, and labour litigation. The firm advises major business associations on legislative reforms, and Tomás Hernández plays an important role in labour law and minimum wage regulations. The practice supports clients with drafting contracts, negotiating union agreements, and managing terminations and severance issues. Hernández heads up the firm’s labour team and is supported by Julio Camejo, who advises clients on a range of labour matters, including procedures aimed at preventing litigation, and employee terminations; he is also recognised for handling negotiations with unions. Associates Luciano Jiménez, Federico Pinchinat and J. Rafael Roque are also key names to note in the practice.
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‘Their technical depth and strategy to understand each case and need, ensuring the best results.'
‘Tomas Hernandez - he has great judgment, excellence, and a personalised service.'
‘A team of lawyers trained in labour and social security matters, with extensive experience and leaders in the legal trends in this field.'
‘The Headrick team is made up of highly trained professionals, from the partner to the junior attorney. I feel excellently represented and at ease in the hands of these professionals.'
‘They are accessible and friendly. The speed and precision with which they report and follow up on cases is unique in the market.'
Key clients
- Padilla
- Banco Interamericano para la Reconstrucción y el Fomento (Banco Mundial)
- Compañía Dominicana de Teléfonos (Claro) and OPITEL
- Grupo Punta Cana
- New York Yankees
- Banco BHD
- Chicago White Sox
- Samsung Electronics Latinoamérica (Zona Libre)
- Grupo SID (MercaSID, Induveca, Induspalma Dominicana)
- Playa Hotels and Resorts
Work highlights
Advised MercaSID on the negotiations of the new collective bargaining agreement for the 2024 -2027 period, with the company’s union, SATRAMERCASID.
Successfully represented MercaSID in its defence against a labour claim filed by former directors of its employee union, SATRAMERCASID, alleging their wrongful termination, obtaining a decision by the trial court dismissing the claim.
Assisting Compañía Dominicana de Teléfonos (CLARO) with the review of internal policies and processes affecting employees, drafting of employment contracts, management of employee departures and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.
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Tomás Hernández