Labour & Employment law

AAT and Partners Law Firm provides expert legal services in Labour & Employment Law, supporting businesses and employees in navigating Cameroon’s complex labour regulations. Our skilled attorneys offer strategic guidance on compliance with the Cameroon Labour Code and OHADA labour provisions, ensuring fair and lawful workplace practices. We assist employers with contract drafting, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance, while advocating for employees’ rights in cases of unfair treatment or termination. From startups to multinationals, our tailored solutions address workplace policies, collective bargaining, and occupational safety. With deep knowledge of Cameroon’s labour landscape, we mitigate risks and foster harmonious employer-employee relations. Trust AAT and Partners to deliver precise, effective legal support for all your labour and employment needs.

Service Process:

Our Labour & Employment Law practice at AAT and Partners Law Firm follows a structured, client-focused process to address workplace legal challenges effectively. Below is a detailed outline of our approach

Initial Consultation and Needs Assessment

We begin with a comprehensive consultation to understand your workplace structure, employment policies, or specific labour issues. Our attorneys review existing contracts, HR policies, and compliance status with the Cameroon Labour Code and OHADA regulations. This step identifies risks, such as non-compliance or potential disputes, and aligns our legal strategies with your business or personal objectives

Employment Contract Drafting and Review

We draft and review employment contracts, ensuring clarity on terms like wages, benefits, and termination conditions. Our team incorporates mandatory provisions from the Cameroon Labour Code, such as working hours and leave entitlements, while tailoring agreements to protect employer interests or employee rights

Regulatory Compliance and Policy Development

We guide clients in developing compliant workplace policies, covering areas like occupational health, safety, and non-discrimination. Our attorneys ensure adherence to Cameroon’s labour regulations and OHADA standards, assisting with social security registrations, tax withholdings, and inspections by the Ministry of Labour.

Dispute Resolution and Mediation

We handle labour disputes, including wrongful termination, wage claims, or workplace harassment, through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. Our team represents clients before labour inspectors or Cameroonian courts, leveraging alternative dispute resolution to achieve fair, cost-effective outcomes while preserving workplace relationships.

Contract Drafting and Negotiation

Collective Bargaining and Union Relations

Ongoing Compliance and Advisory

We advise employers on managing collective bargaining agreements with trade unions, ensuring compliance with Cameroon’s Labour Code. Our attorneys negotiate terms that balance business needs with employee rights, addressing issues like strikes or collective redundancies, and provide guidance on union interactions

Termination and Restructuring Support

We assist with lawful terminations, redundancies, or workforce restructuring, ensuring compliance with statutory procedures and severance obligations. Our team advises on risk mitigation, drafts termination agreements, and represents clients in disputes arising from dismissals, safeguarding against unfair dismissal claims.

Key Areas of Focus

Employment Contracts: Drafting and reviewing agreements to ensure compliance and clarity.
Workplace Compliance: Aligning policies with Cameroon’s Labour Code and OHADA standards.
Dispute Resolution: Resolving conflicts through mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
Collective Bargaining: Managing union negotiations and agreements.
Termination Procedures: Guiding lawful dismissals and restructuring processes.