Litigation is the signature strength of the ‘efficient, conscientious and effective’ labour team at Alta Melara & Asociados, which takes advantage of the firm’s strong platform in Central America to act for a host of major regional corporations. The team is regularly called upon to represent employers in disputes concerning salary adjustments, discrimination and workplace harassment, among other sensitive issues, as well as in labour inspections. In addition, the firm advises on the review of employment contracts, severance payments and authorisations. Honduras managing partner Óscar Melara, who brings complementary experience in corporate matters to the table, leads the team alongside Michael Rascoff and senior associate Josafat Izaguirre.
Testimonials
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‘I consider that their customer service skills are strong, as well as their knowledge of labour issues.’
‘The differentiating factor is the knowledge they provide in each consultation.’
Key clients
- Corporación Multi Inversiones/Compañía Avícola de Centroamérica
- Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana
Work highlights
- Assisted Tigo Honduras with the suspension of an employment contract and the subsequent termination of the employment relationship due to the fact that the worker was arrested by the police authorities and suspected of a crime.
- Acting for Cinepolis in a case relating to alleged employment discrimination, workplace harassment and threats.