BlackBox is focused on helping venture-backed Latin-American startups handle their labor and social security matters, from hiring a local team to engaging people abroad.
Employment & Labor Litigation
Daily Minimum Wage
Managing international employees and understanding and complying with local labor and social security laws presents unique challenges.
We advise on jurisdictional payroll requirements (tax withholdings, social security contributions) and ensure accuracy and compliance.
We can guide you on compensation structures, benefits packages, equity awards, and bonus schemes.
The employee-protective nature of labor laws in Latin America means disputes can easily arise. When disputes arise, our specialized employment litigation team provides strategic representation and practical solutions for employment disputes.
RESOURCES
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Employment Contract
LOCAL TEAM
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Contractor Agreement
REMOTE TEAM
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Termination Agreement
SEVERANCE
With labor matters, practical and strategic advice is essential.
Our labor team has experience in hiring senior management (that will receive stock options from an offshore company), as well as working with startups that are human capital intensive.
We work with our clients to implement workplace practices and comply with labor rules and regulations.
We can assist you with the following:
Employment Contracts
Negotiation of termination agreements
Confidentiality Agreements for Employees
Contractor misclassification challenges
Proprietary Information and Inventions AgreementS
Privacy Policies for Employees
Internal Policies
Warning/Suspension Notices
Disciplinary Code
Employer/Employee Labor Commissions
Dismissals
Strikes and Lockouts
Claims for Compensation and/or Reinstatement
Management of disputes involving international remote workers
Navigation of conflicting employment law jurisdictions
Training for HR and management teams on compliance best practices
Implementation of whistleblower and complaint management systems
* We normally draft the agreements in a dual-column document, in English and Spanish languages, so that in the event of an audit everyone can understand them.
Where a claim is unavoidable, we can help resolve the matter discreetly and efficiently.
If your company is involved in an unfair dismissal claim, during the trial we can help you with the following:
Settle the dispute in a friendly manner
Representation at Labor Court
Attend hearings
Appeal any unfavorable decision of the Labor Court
Litigation in the Appeal and Constitutional Courts
Advising on outsourcing and contractor relationship disputes
Defense in workplace discrimination and sexual harassment claims
Collective bargaining and union disputes