The labour and employment team at Fontaine & Cía is experienced in individual and collective employment contracts, as well as social security benefits, union relations and collective bargaining processes. The four-member team also acts in claims involving workplace accidents, work-related illnesses, violations of fundamental rights, anti-union practices and dismissals. It additionally assists with implementing protocols for new labour law regulations. Department head Diego Marín specialises in construction sector-related labour issues; while Georgo Peftlouloglou is an expert in workplace accidents and occupational disease-related liability. At associate level, Rodrigo Palacios focuses on civil and labour litigation, as well as human resources advisory work.
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Key clients
- Metlife Chile
- Abbott Laboratories De Chile
- Abbie Productos Farmacéuticos
- Ingenieria Y Construccion Sigdo Koppers
- Bricsa
- Claro Vicuña Valenzuela
- Lo Campino
- HMF Smart Solutions Spa
- Construcciones Y Pavimentos
- Almahue
- Cineplex
- California (CASIO)
Work highlights
Assisted Fábrica de Chocolates La Ibérica with a labour lawsuit that was filed by a former company manager.
Assisted HMF Smart Solutions with collective bargaining.
Defended Sun Mining Services against labour lawsuits brought by former company executives.
Practice head
Diego Marín
Other key lawyers
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