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Labor and Employment Law

Strategic Legal Solutions

We transform labor challenges into solutions that strengthen decision-making.

We support every labor-related challenge with strategies that create value, reduce risk, and enhance talent management. Our teams specialize in litigation, negotiations, and industry-specific analysis, leveraging technology to make more precise decisions.

We work through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates legal, medical, and administrative perspectives to address disability management, occupational health, and organizational cost efficiency. Our experience in collective bargaining, together with the international backing of Littler, enables us to deliver comprehensive and effective solutions.

Together, we are part of a network with more than 75 offices worldwide.

This allows us to support companies in international processes with efficient coordination, access to comparative knowledge, and state-of-the-art legal technology.

Our focus does not change—it expands.

We remain the same: close, expert, and proactive. What evolves is our ability to operate across multiple countries while maintaining the same standard of quality, agility, and strategic vision.

Borderless Labor Solutions

From international hiring to regional restructurings, Godoy + Littler supports every stage of the employment cycle—regardless of language or jurisdiction.

Our Services

We support companies in the daily management of their human talent through practical, preventive solutions aligned with current labor regulations. We design strategies that minimize employment risks and strengthen the relationship between employers and employees.

Hiring and employment contracts
Outsourcing and subcontracting schemes
Salary administration
Variable compensation programs
Shift and working-hour structures
Compliance with social security obligations
Management of long-serving employees
Handling of labor protections and special jurisdictions
Analysis of disciplinary cases
Prevention of workplace harassment
Internal regulations and codes of conduct
Management of apprentices and trainees
Employee transfers
Day-to-day management of collective labor relations
Analysis of the “single employer” concept

We defend our clients’ interests in labor-related judicial proceedings through precise strategies, procedural expertise, and comprehensive management across all stages—from routine cases to complex litigation before the Supreme Court.

Day-to-day

Constitutional actions (tutelas)
Ordinary labor proceedings

Supreme Court

Cassation appeals
Oppositions
Special proceedings (lifting of union immunity, illegality of strikes, cancellation of union boards, among others)

Administrative Litigation

Actions for nullity and reinstatement of rights arising from sanctions imposed by:
- UGPP (Unified Pension and Parafiscal Management Unit)
- SENA (National Learning Service)
- ICBF (Colombian Family Welfare Institute)
- Ministry of Labor

Other Services

Litigation advisory and legal opinions
Legal representation in court
Recovery of court-awarded costs
Legal and compliance audits
Management of judicial deposits

We design robust strategies for collective bargaining processes, ensuring sustainable agreements and balanced labor relations. We support companies through every phase—from preparation and analysis to negotiation and conflict resolution.

Specialized Information

Comparative analysis of collective agreements
Profiling of unions and labor leaders

Training

Negotiator assessments and team profiling for collective bargaining
Institutional or in-house courses with individual mentoring

Collective Labor Advisory

Compliance audits
Regular meetings with unions
Management of socioeconomic and climate surveys
Strategies with government representatives
Stakeholder mapping
Strike management protocols
Communications with unionized and non-unionized employees
Administration of collective agreements

Direct Negotiation Services

Strategic setup of bargaining tables
Planning sessions and coordination meetings
Drafting of response documents, manuals, and budgets

Complementary to Negotiation

Strike and work stoppage management
Representation before arbitration tribunals
Judicial and administrative proceedings

We turn risk management and labor diagnostics into a competitive advantage. Combining legal expertise with technical tools and the support of professionals in management, engineering, and auditing, we anticipate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

Labor audits: action plans to optimize labor relations
Outsourcing audits: verification of third-party compliance with labor obligations
Internal audits: detailed review of in-house labor practices
Due diligence: identification of labor contingencies in M&A processes
PLR certification: Responsible Labor Practices, in partnership with ICONTEC INTERNATIONAL
Contractor assurance: ongoing monitoring of third-party labor compliance
Periodic audits: scheduled reviews of contractors’ labor practices
Comprehensive labor supervision: oversight of contractor practices during contract initiation, operation, and closure

We advise companies in their interactions with the Ministry of Labor, anticipating risks and providing strategic solutions to ensure compliance and protect business interests.

Advisory on corporate reorganizations, including downsizing and voluntary retirement plans
Management and procurement of labor permits before the Ministry
Prevention and resolution of disputes through mutual agreements
Negotiation of win-win agreements on behalf of clients
Handling of administrative procedures before the Ministry of Labor
Defense in labor inspection and sanction proceedings

We assist multinational companies in managing their labor matters through a centralized approach that ensures consistency, efficiency, and compliance across all jurisdictions of operation. Our model coordinates and consolidates regional consulting with the support of local experts.

Employment contracts: drafting and validation according to local laws
Terminations: strategy and assistance in employment separations
Work schedules: advisory on shifts and flexible working arrangements
Salary management: legal and compliance aspects
Severance and benefits: accurate calculation and payment of labor obligations
Social security: compliance with health, pension, and occupational risk requirements
Disciplinary procedures: guidance on sanctions and internal processes
Internal policies: drafting and updating of codes of conduct and company regulations

We protect workplace safety and employee well-being through comprehensive solutions that combine prevention, assessment, and regulatory compliance.

Occupational health and safety management systems: design, implementation, and maintenance in line with legal and technical standards
Legal matrix: creation, periodic updates, and evaluation of regulatory obligations
Medical-legal advisory: specialized support in cases of abuse of rights or labor conflicts
OHS audits: full review of management systems, legal matrices, and road safety strategies
Workplace assessments: ergonomic analysis and job diagnostics to improve working conditions
Psychosocial risk evaluations: assessment and intervention plans to mitigate risks
Accident investigations: identification of causes and development of preventive measures
Road safety strategic plans: design and implementation of strategies to reduce occupational mobility risks