Labor law

Work is not just a source of income — it’s security, recognition, a way of life. And when the relationship between employee and employer is disrupted — the law must restore balance. This is the purpose of employment law: to protect the dignity, rights, and interests of both parties in the employment relationship.

In reality, however, not every employee knows their rights well. And not every employer fulfills their obligations.

Most people turn to a lawyer only after they’ve been fired, their salary has been delayed, or they’ve been subjected to discriminatory or unlawful treatment in the workplace. But the truth is that employment problems begin long before it becomes an “official dispute”.

Here’s when it’s particularly important to consult an employment lawyer:

• When signing an employment contract – to ensure your interests are protected
• When facing non-payment or delayed payment of salaries, bonuses, or other compensation
• When the employer provides social security contributions on a lower income than the actual one
• In cases of violated working conditions – hazardous work environment, psychological harassment, violations of break times and working hours
• In cases of disciplinary actions or termination, including layoffs and “voluntarily forced” resignations
• In disputes with public administration employees (under the Civil Servant Act)

Don’t wait for the situation to become irreversible. The earlier you seek legal assistance, the better the chances for a quick, effective, and fair solution.

Employment law is the legal mechanism that regulates the relationships between employers and employees. It is governed by the Labor Code and has two main functions:

• Economic – to provide a stable and predictable framework for employment to support business and productivity
• Protective – to guarantee the rights of working people and prevent abuse, discrimination, and exploitation

In other words, employment law not only provides the opportunity to work but also ensures that it will be exercised under fair, safe, and legal conditions.

Law Office “Silvia Petkova” has experienced employment lawyers who have handled dozens, even hundreds of labor cases – from contract reviews to court defense against wrongful termination. Our services include:

• Consultations when starting employment
• Drafting or revision of employment contracts and job descriptions
• Legal assistance in disciplinary procedures, including document preparation and representation
• Representation before institutions:
  • General Labor Inspectorate
  • National Revenue Agency
  • NSSI
• Legal defense in cases of:
  • Wrongful dismissal
  • Unpaid leave
  • Delayed or wrongfully withheld compensation
  • Violations of employment rights in public administration

We also provide document service, as well as assistance in developing comprehensive legal strategies — for both employees and employers.

We work with principles: trust, honesty, personal approach, and expertise. We don’t just know the law — we understand the people behind the cases. Each client receives individual attention because we believe legal protection cannot be “one-size-fits-all”.

We have years of experience in defending against institutional arbitrariness — from illegal dismissals during states of emergency, to compensation for terminated employees, including complex cases of significant public interest.

For us, this is not just work. It’s a cause: to restore justice where it has been violated.

If you have a feeling that something in your work situation isn’t right — don’t delay. Contact us today. It may turn out that timely legal advice is exactly what will save you months, even years, of dissatisfaction or loss.