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Employment & Social
Our Employment and Social Law department stands as a beacon of excellence within Luxembourg's legal landscape, renowned for its depth of expertise and comprehensive services. With a robust team of seasoned lawyers and dedicated legal support staff, we offer unparalleled counsel to both local and international clients spanning diverse industries.
Our practice encompasses the full spectrum of individual and collective employment matters, both contentious and non-contentious, on a national and cross-border scale. From intricate labour contracts to complex collective bargaining negotiations, we navigate the intricacies of employment law with precision and proficiency.
Specializing in advising on specific employee categories such as staff delegates, posted and protected employees, and expatriates, we ensure our clients remain compliant and well-informed in this ever-evolving legal landscape.
Furthermore, we are at the forefront of issues surrounding the surveillance of employees, national and cross-border transfer of undertakings, social plans, and redundancy programs, providing strategic guidance tailored to each client's unique needs.
KEY CONTACT
+Anissa BALIPartner
+Celine DEFAYPartner
+Christian JUNGERSPartner
+Christophe NEYPartner
+Philippe NEYPartner
+Laure WOEHRLINGCounsel
+Sandra RAPPCounsel
FAQ: How we can help
What types of clients do you typically serve?
We work with a diverse range of professional clients, including local and international businesses across all industry sectors. Our expertise extends to startups, multinational corporations and governmental organizations.
How do you assist with employment termination and litigation?
Clients turn to us for expert counsel on individual and collective employment termination, entrusting us to represent them in employment litigation before all Luxembourg labour courts. Our expertise extends to collective labour litigation, where we advocate for clients facing employee representative claims before regulatory bodies and administrative jurisdictions. With a keen understanding of Luxembourg's social and employment laws, we offer comprehensive solutions to even the most complex legal challenges.
How do you stay updated on changes in employment law?
Our team is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in employment law. We actively monitor legislative changes, participate in industry conferences and legal committees, and engage in continuous professional development to ensure we provide our clients with the most accurate and up-to-date counsel.
How do you support clients in light of evolving laws?
We prioritize knowledge-sharing and empowerment, offering tailor-made in-house and external seminars and training sessions in French, English, German and Luxembourgish. This commitment to education ensures our clients remain abreast of the latest legal developments.
What sets us apart?
Our Employment Law department is not merely a service provider but a trusted partner, committed to delivering unparalleled expertise, strategic solutions, and unwavering support to our valued clients.
Recognitions
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KLEYR GRASSO recognised once again by The Legal 500 EMEA 2026
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Chambers Europe Guide 2026
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Legal500 EMEA 2025
EMEA Top Tier Firm 1, Employment
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Legal500 EMEA 2025
Next Generation Partner, Employment
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Chambers Europe 2025
Top ranked band 1, Employment
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Chambers Europe 2025
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Legal500 EMEA, 2024
Recommended lawyer, Employment
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Legal500 EMEA, 2024
EMEA Top Tier Firm 1, Employment
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Legal500 EMEA, 2024
Leading individual, Employment
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Chambers Europe 2024
Lawyer top ranked band 2, Employment
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Chambers Europe 2024
Lawyer top ranked band 3, Employment
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Chambers Europe 2024
Top ranked band 1, Employment
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KLEYR GRASSO reaffirmed as a Leading Law Firm in Luxembourg by Chambers Europe 2026
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AI Act _ Presentation
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Important changes concerning employment contracts and the employment relationship
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KLEYR GRASSO announces major promotions effective January 1, 2024
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New mandatory procedures to be implemented since 2023
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New provisions on the recruitment of third-country nationals and wage indexation as of 1 September 2023
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Work-life balance: new extraordinary leave and flexible working arrangements
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Introduction of the right to be disconnected in the Labour Code
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New whistleblower regulation!
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Introduction of moral harassment in the Labour Code
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KLEYR GRASSO is pleased to announce the promotions of Lina LOBEFARO as Counsel and Jade MADERT as Senior Associate for this new year.
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3.2% increase in the social minimum wage
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Telework of cross-border workers: extension of the transitional period for social security until 30 June 2023
Following the recommendations of the European Commission, the Ministry of Social Security[1] extends the transitional period set up last June in social security matter.
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The Luxembourg Parliament has recently adopted a new law creating a procedure for administrative dissolution without liquidation of companies (the “Administrative Dissolution”).
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Luxembourg employers – French cross-border workers: less tax constraints in the future?
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Tripartite agreement of 28 September 2022
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Switch to optional “3G” scheme in the workplace
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Telework of cross-border workers: confirmation of the establishment of a transitional period for social security
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Telework: overview
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