The firm's office · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Employment lawyer in Hay Riad
Employment law: the firm assists residents and companies of Hay Riad, from the first consultation to enforcement.
The firm advises employees and employers on all employment relationships governed by the Labour Code (Law No. 65-99): contracts, discipline, dismissal and termination. We act out of court, during conciliation before the labour inspectorate, and then before the employment chamber of the court of first instance.
- Calculating severance pay and payment in lieu of notice
- Claims for unpaid wages, overtime and paid leave
- Conciliation before the labour inspector and negotiated departures
- Checking the disciplinary procedure: notice to attend, hearing, written decision
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, fixed-term contracts and specific clauses
Competent courts
For a matter concerning a resident of Hay Riad, the following courts normally have jurisdiction:
- Court of First Instance of Rabat (including its Family Justice Section)
- Court of Appeal of Rabat
- Court of Cassation (seated in Rabat)
Matters we handle there
Both a residential and a business district in the south of Rabat, Hay Riad combines villas and family residences, company headquarters, offices along Mahaj Riad, and several ministries and public bodies. Families most often seek advice on divorce, maintenance, child custody or inheritance, as well as buying property, co-ownership and leases. Companies and professionals turn to the firm for their contracts, debt recovery, employment relations and corporate matters. The large number of civil servants and public bodies also gives rise to administrative law questions (careers, disciplinary sanctions, public procurement).
How a matter unfolds
- 1
Case review
We study the contract, payslips, correspondence and dismissal letter to check the stated reason and the procedure followed.
- 2
Calculating entitlements
We calculate severance pay, notice, leave and any damages.
- 3
Conciliation
We assist you during the conciliation attempt before the labour inspector or in direct negotiation with the other party.
- 4
Court proceedings
If no agreement is reached, we bring the case before the court of first instance (employment chamber) within the legal time limits and follow it through to enforcement of the judgment.
Frequently asked questions
What is unfair dismissal and what compensation does the law provide?
A dismissal is unfair when it is based on an invalid reason or does not follow the required procedure, in particular the prior hearing of the employee (Articles 62 to 64 of the Labour Code). Article 41 then provides for damages calculated at one and a half months' salary per year or part year of service, capped at 36 months' salary. A conciliation attempt before the labour inspector may precede legal action.
How long is the notice period?
Notice is provided for by Article 43 of the Labour Code, and its length depends on the employee's category and length of service, under the regulations, the contract or the collective agreement. It ranges from a few days for recently hired workers to several months for managerial staff. No notice is due in cases of serious misconduct, and the party who fails to observe it owes compensation equal to the pay for the period not worked (Article 51).
Other practice areas for residents of Hay Riad: Business and company law, Administrative law, Real estate and land law, Divorce and family law, Debt recovery, Criminal law, Estates and inheritance, Accidents and compensation and Moroccans abroad and international matters.
Employment law, elsewhere in and around Rabat: Rabat, Agdal, Souissi, Hassan, L'Océan, Yacoub El Mansour, Youssoufia, Takaddoum, Hay Nahda, Salé, Témara, Harhoura, Skhirat, Aïn Aouda and Kénitra.
Let's talk about your situation.
The firm receives you Monday to Friday, by appointment.