Rabat district · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Employment lawyer in L'Océan
Employment law: the firm assists residents and companies of L'Océan, 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.
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, fixed-term contracts and specific clauses
- Advice for employers: sanctions, termination of contracts, internal regulations
- 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
Competent courts
For a matter concerning a resident of L'Océan, the following courts normally have jurisdiction:
- Court of First Instance of Rabat (including its Family Justice Section)
- Court of Appeal of Rabat
Matters we handle there
As an older, family district, L'Océan mainly sees inheritance cases, joint ownership, division of family houses and long-standing leases. Renovation and sale of buildings also raise land title and co-ownership questions. Family matters (divorce, maintenance, custody) and small commercial disputes complete the picture.
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 L'Océan: 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.
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Let's talk about your situation.
The firm receives you Monday to Friday, by appointment.