Labour Law

Pakistan Labor & Employment Law Attorneys

Top Pakistan Labor Law attorneys working for you

The Pakistan employment law attorneys at Active Law Associates help employees pursue their rights in Lahore, Punjab, and Pakistan Labour Courts. We know the ins and outs of Pakistan employment litigation–from settlement negotiations to arbitration agreements and proceedings to jury trials.

We are fighting for employees’ rights.

The example of Employment disputes is almost always the same as in the story of David vs. Goliath.

In Pakistan, employees are individuals who, more often than not, depending on their jobs for their livelihood. On the other hand, employers all over the world are often corporations or people who have a big business, and they have vast resources at their disposal.

Many employment law firms in Pakistan focus on representing employers who can pay large fees upfront. The “legal strategy” of these law firms for the labor laws may include an attempt to intimidate an employee who dares and strives to assert his or her rights. The result of their intimidation is that the helpless employee goes away to another job or home.

That’s where Active Law Associates come in, so we focus on employees–the “little guy,” of course!

You should know that employment law has plenty of provisions protecting employee rights in Pakistan–this is the secret your employer may not want you to know, right! And we exactly know the best way to use the Pakistani legal system to YOUR advantage.

Types of employment cases we handle

The Labour Law Attorneys at Active Law Associates help employees and plaintiffs in all practice areas of Pakistan’s Labor Law, including the following employment issues:

Wrongful termination

Pakistan’s wrongful termination law provides remedies to employees who lose their jobs for the wrong reasons.

In Pakistan, most employees are at-will employees, which means their employer can terminate their employment at any time for almost any reason and without warning.

But there are some exceptions to at-will employment in Pakistan’s labor law. If your employer victimizes you in such a way that he fires you in violation of an implied contract or in violation of public policy, you may have the right to compensation.

Pakistani employees have the complete right to be free from wrongful termination (or wrongful failure to promote) if an employer terminates:

his or her employment as a form of whistleblowing retaliation
his or her employee in violation of the Pakistani Labour Act’s whistleblower protections
his or her employment because of the employees’ political speech or activities outside of work
his or her employment as retaliation for a qui tam lawsuit
his or her employee based on a failure to provide reasonable accommodation to a worker with a disability

Moreover, several provisions of Pakistan’s labor laws prohibit employers from retaliating against employees through negative tactics in addition to termination of employment.

Wage and hour law

According to Pakistan’s labor law, all employers are required to comply with wage laws and provide employees with regular meals and rest breaks.

The employers will also have to pay overtime to the exceptional employees, who work eight (8) hours a day or more than forty (40) hours a week.

Pakistani employers sometimes try to get out of their wage and hour obligations by misclassifying non-exempt employees as exempt (i.e., classifying hourly employees as salaried). Pakistani employers may also misclassify employees as independent contractors to get around wage and hour laws.

Most employers in Pakistan violate wage/hour laws by another common source known as “Work off the clock.” If your employer has victimized you by wage/hour violations, our Pakistan’s Wage and hour law attorneys at Active Lae Associates can help you file a claim to get the compensation you are entitled to.

It is also important to remember that if you bring a wage and hourly complaint against your employer, and file a case, According to Pakistan’s labor laws, he cannot take any action against you.

Workplace harassment

The Employment and Housing Act of Pakistan protects employees from harassment in the workplace. Our harassment lawyers at Active Law Associates LLP are experienced with the complex legal definition of workplace harassment in Pakistan.

Most people are familiar with the definition of sexual harassment, but sometimes it may be in the shape of quid pro quo.

The word “quid pro quo” comes from Latin into English. That means giving her a hand and, in exchange, taking from her a hand or literally means “this for that.” When in the job, salary, benefits, title, position, or other opportunities for promotion or training are placed on the condition of offering a sexual promotion. It is also a form of sexual harassment. However, whether sexual harassment is explicit or implicit, it is illegal under Pakistan’s labor law.

In addition, in Pakistan’s Labour Laws, the act relevant to harassment encompasses a “hostile work environment” (including non-sexual harassment) on the basis of

Sex/gender
Race or ethnicity
Religion
National origin
Sexual orientation
Gender identity
Gender expression
Age
Disability

The Pakistan Labour Law Attorneys at Active Law Associates can advise you on the best course of action if you experience harassment at work.

How can you file a complaint or lawsuit against your harasser in Pakistan?

The first step for employees experiencing harassment is to file a complaint with the Office of Ombudsperson, Government of Punjab.

Then you can file a lawsuit against your harasser and/or your employer once the Office of Ombudsperson issues you a “right to sue” notice.

Employment discrimination

Pakistan employment discrimination law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their

Race or ethnicity
Disability
National origin
Religion
Age
Sex
Gender
Sexual orientation
Pregnancy

Same as workplace harassment, employment discrimination is also prohibited by The Pakistan Labour Law.

Employment litigation

Taking legal action against your employer – or threatening to sue – can be terrible.

Most employees think that their job is their home and their co-workers are their family. So quitting your job means quitting your home and family ——- evaluate for yourself how dangerous it is. At the same time, you fear that if you assert your rights against your current or former employer, you will not get a new job. Is it right? Well!

The attorneys at Active Law Associates are here to help. The team of employment litigation attorneys at Active Law Associates is familiar with the processes and procedures for labor litigations, including statutes of limitations for different kinds of employment lawsuits according to Pakistan’s Labour Laws.

We are here to assist you in filing complaints with the Labour Court of Pakistan.

We can guide you to mediate your employment dispute before you file a case. We will guide you on what is required under your employment contract or on what grounds things you can have to be prioritized.

Can I sue my employer and during my work there?

Under Pakistan’s labor law, employers may not fire workers in retaliation. But we do advise employees to consult an Active Law Associates’ labor attorney before suing.

In most cases, employees should try to use all other options before filing a lawsuit. These may include talking to management and HR and filing a claim with the Office of Ombudsperson, Government of Punjab.

Employees should also provide all evidence of abuse. These may include evidence of people who have harassed you and the manner in which they have been harassed, as well as emails, text messages, and contact information from all possible witnesses.

Do You Need a Lawyer?

The one-point agenda of all employers in the world is to make as much money as possible by paying as little as possible. That’s why employees are at a constant loss and disadvantage.

Labor Attorneys at Active Law Associates with years of experience help even the playing field. Our Labor Attorneys fight for employees’ rights and best interests, or else wronged employees risk getting short-changed financially.

Contact Active Law Associates for a free consultation.

Our law office at Lahore starts every case the same way: by listening. Our Lahore labor and employment attorneys know that every employment case is different. We want to hear your full story at our Lahore office so that we can determine the best legal strategy for your legal issues.

Call our Labor Attorneys at Active Law Associates today at +92-308-4218800 or use the contact form on this page to schedule a free consultation for legal advice and our legal services. We represent clients throughout the Country of Pakistan.