Town served · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Employment lawyer in Kénitra
Employment law: the firm assists residents and companies of Kénitra, 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.
- Workplace accidents and occupational diseases (Law No. 18-12)
- Challenging an unfair dismissal and claiming damages (Article 41)
- 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
Competent courts
For a matter concerning a resident of Kénitra, the following courts normally have jurisdiction:
- Court of First Instance of Kénitra (including its Family Justice Section)
- Court of Appeal of Kénitra
Matters we handle there
Kénitra's industrial growth, with its business zones and automotive sites, generates employment law cases, workplace accidents and business-to-business contracts. Commercial disputes (unpaid debts, payment orders, companies in difficulty) are brought before the Commercial Court of Rabat. Families seek advice on divorce, inheritance and property, while claims against public bodies go to the Administrative Court of Rabat.
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 the time limit for taking action against an employer?
An action challenging a dismissal must be brought before the court within 90 days of receiving the dismissal decision, failing which the right is lost (Article 65 of the Labour Code). More generally, claims arising from individual employment relationships are time-barred after two years (Article 395). It is therefore advisable to consult a lawyer as soon as you receive the dismissal letter.
How is severance pay calculated in Morocco?
Severance pay is due to an employee on a permanent contract who is dismissed after six months of work in the same company, except in cases of serious misconduct (Article 52 of the Labour Code). Article 53 calculates it per year of service: 96 hours of pay for each of the first five years, 144 hours for years 6 to 10, 192 hours for years 11 to 15 and 240 hours for each year beyond the fifteenth. It is separate from the damages due for unfair dismissal.
Other practice areas for residents of Kénitra: 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, Hay Riad, Agdal, Souissi, Hassan, L'Océan, Yacoub El Mansour, Youssoufia, Takaddoum, Hay Nahda, Salé, Témara, Harhoura, Skhirat and Aïn Aouda.
Let's talk about your situation.
The firm receives you Monday to Friday, by appointment.