Employment Litigation

As the paradigm of labor relations evolves, CMS Portugal is at the forefront of this transformation. Our labor litigation specialists handle the most demanding and high-stakes cases, shaping the trends that will define the future of work.

We assist our clients in defining and implementing conflict prevention and management strategies, ensuring compliance with legal obligations, and addressing the challenges of digital transformation. We provide support throughout all stages of labor litigation, representing them in court, before public authorities, in individual and collective negotiations, and in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. 

We are the choice of leading national and international companies.

In Labor Litigation, we specialize in the following areas: 

• Recognition of employment contracts (particularly in the context of digital platforms);
• Harassment; 
• Wage inequality and/or discrimination;
• Dismissals;
• Disciplinary sanctions; 
• Wage claims;
• Insolvency;
• Workplace accidents and occupational disease claims; 
• Opposition to the transfer of a business (TUPE transactions); 
• Labor and social security administrative offenses.

We understand that a company’s reputation and the well-being of its employees depend on how labor relations are managed. Therefore, we combine conflict prevention with strategic and effective management of legal proceedings, with the goal of strengthening your organization’s institutional image among clients, partners, and society at large.