Employment & Social Security Law
The firm supports employers and employees on all matters relating to employment contracts, collective relations and social security.
Employment relations in Chad are governed by the Labour Code, the general collective agreement and sector agreements, under the supervision of the Labour Inspectorate. Added to these are obligations towards the National Social Insurance Fund (CNPS) and, for the employment of foreign workers, specific formalities with the National Office for the Promotion of Employment (ONAPE).
Most employment disputes stem from formal requirements that were not properly followed: a vague contract, an irregular sanction, or a dismissal with insufficient grounds or without the required procedure. The firm acts upstream to secure the employer’s decisions and, when a dispute arises, assists employers and employees alike in conciliation and then before the courts.
Issues We Handle
- Drafting employment contracts, internal regulations, company agreements and codes of ethics
- Recruitment assignments and payroll outsourcing (portage salarial)
- Assistance with contract termination: disciplinary measures, hearing notices, dismissal for economic reasons
- Regularising contractual relationships with administrative bodies (CNPS, ONAPE, etc.)
- Amicable proceedings before the Labour and Social Security Inspectorate, as well as before the competent courts
Clients We Serve
- Employers
- Employees
- Professional organisations
How We Work
Contracts and internal documents
Fixed-term and open-ended contracts, mobility, confidentiality and non-compete clauses, internal rules, staff notices.
Individual employment relations
Disciplinary procedures, contract amendments, negotiated termination, dismissal for personal or economic reasons, calculation of end-of-contract entitlements.
Collective relations
Staff representatives, negotiation of workplace agreements, handling collective disputes, restructuring and workforce reductions.
Conciliation and litigation
Assistance before the Labour Inspectorate, then representation before the employment courts.
Our Approach
A deeply integrated approach to employment law, favouring practical solutions and early engagement on social matters, in constant interaction with clients’ management teams.
Legal Framework
- Labour Code of the Republic of Chad
- General collective agreement and sector collective agreements
- National Social Insurance Fund (CNPS) scheme
- Regulations on the employment of foreign workers and the role of ONAPE
- International Labour Organization conventions ratified by Chad
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the firm advises and represents both employers and employees in this type of dispute.
Individual employment disputes go through a conciliation attempt before the Labour Inspectorate before the court is seised. Well prepared, this stage often resolves the dispute or narrows what is at stake.
Employing a foreign worker requires a contract approved by the competent authority and compliance with residence rules. The formalities and their timeframe should be anticipated before the employee takes up the post.
A dismissal without legitimate grounds or without following the procedure may entitle the employee to compensation and damages set by the court. The firm helps check the grounds and the procedure before any decision is taken.
This information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Every situation calls for specific analysis: please contact the firm before making any decision.
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