Employment contracts
Drafting and review of employment contracts to formalize the employment relationship and its terms.
When hiring Organizing the documentation and reviewing the obligations of the parties.
Labor Law Attorneys in Valdivia
Labor Law
Advice for employers and workers on conflict prevention, employment relationships, and labor representation.
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Employers and workers
Legal support in employment relationships
We support companies and individuals with labor documentation, hiring and termination decisions, inspections, and disputes. We assess options for prevention, negotiation, and representation according to each matter.
Internal regulations and reprimands
Preparation of Internal Regulations on Order, Health and Safety and drafting of reprimand letters.
In day-to-day management Reviewing the internal rules and the supporting documentation for decisions.
Dismissals and severance settlements
Advice on dismissal procedures, review of records, and preparation or review of severance settlements.
When ending the relationship Assessing the situation of both the employer and the worker.
Labor Directorate (Dirección del Trabajo)
Representation before the Labor Directorate in matters related to inspections, summonses, complaints, or fines.
In an administrative action Understanding what is required and preparing the relevant records.
Labor lawsuits
Defense and representation of employers or workers in labor court disputes.
When there is a conflict Reviewing the facts, the documentation, and the available courses of action.
Workplace accidents
Advice on matters related to workplace accidents, including those occurring while commuting.
After an accident Assessing the circumstances and the available records.
Preventive advice for companies
Caring for the employment relationship begins before the conflict
We review contracts, internal regulations, and documentation to identify risks and support labor-related decisions. Preventive work also helps prepare the records in the event of an inspection.
The review starts from the reality of each employer: their business, their employment relationships, and the situation they need to resolve. The scope of the advice is agreed upon before the engagement begins.
Clear documentation · Well-grounded decisions Request contactHow we work on a labor matter
Review and deadlines We listen to the person making the inquiry and review the records, the notices, and the relevant dates.
Strategy and proposal We assess the options for advice, negotiation, or litigation and define the services and fees.
Representation and follow-up Once the proposal is accepted, we begin the agreed steps and maintain coordination on their progress.
Associate attorney · Head of the labor practice
Bárbara Martínez Arismendi
She advises on labor and administrative matters. In the labor field, she supports employers and workers with documentation, dismissals, inspections, workplace accidents, and court disputes.
- Education
- Attorney, Universidad Austral de Chile. Master of Laws with a concentration in Administrative Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
- Experience
- Professional practice in labor and administrative matters. She has served as legal advisor to CORFO.
Frequently asked questions
Questions from employers and workers
Do you advise both employers and workers?
Yes. Our firm receives inquiries from both groups and assesses each engagement before taking it on. The advice may be preventive or connected to an inspection, a dismissal, an accident, or a court dispute.
I am an employer; can you review a dismissal and its severance settlement?
Yes. We review the situation, the contract, and the available records to assess the termination process and the preparation of the severance settlement. The analysis includes the dates and the items that must be examined in the case.
I was dismissed; can you review my situation and the deadlines?
Yes. We can review the records of the dismissal and the severance settlement. Please indicate the termination date and any subsequent notice or action; the deadlines must be assessed with that information, not on the basis of a general rule from this website.
Can you prepare my company's internal regulations?
Yes. We prepare Internal Regulations on Order, Health and Safety. We first review the employer's business and characteristics to define the document and the applicable requirements.
What information do you need in the event of an inspection or fine?
Begin by indicating what action you received, when it was notified, and whether there is a date to respond or to appear. After reviewing your inquiry, we will coordinate the documents needed to assess representation before the Labor Directorate.
Do you handle inquiries about workplace or commuting accidents?
Yes. We review the circumstances of the accident and the available records to assess the matter. The advice and the steps to take are defined based on that review, without anticipating any classification or outcome.
Does the advice include collective bargaining?
No. Our firm does not offer collective bargaining or collective labor law services. The practice focuses on individual employment relationships and on the services described on this page.
How is the first meeting prepared and how are the fees defined?
First, share a general description and the relevant dates. Our firm may then request contracts, communications, or other documents, and will present a proposal of services and fees before beginning the engagement. Please do not send confidential or sensitive information in the form.
Whether you are an employer or a worker, a general description and the relevant dates will allow us to assess how our firm can act.
Valdivia and Los Ríos
Service from Valdivia, with close professional coordination
We receive inquiries in person and by video call, always by prior appointment.
- Office
- Avenida Ramón Picarte N°780, oficina 203
Valdivia, Región de Los Ríos - Phone
- +56953032215
- Office hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
By prior appointment only. - Service format
- In person and by video call.
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