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.'
Key clients
- Padilla
- Banco Interamericano para la Reconstrucción y el Fomento (Banco Mundial)
Work highlights
Advised MercaSID on the negotiations of the new collective bargaining agreement for the 2024 -2027 period, with the company’s union, SATRAMERCASID.
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Tomás Hernández