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Ecija Abogados

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Dominican Republic

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Ecija Abogados

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ECIJA in the Dominican Republic has extensive experience in the new technologies sector enabling them to offer advice on employment law itself, and on technological and employment law, offering innovative solutions to disputes that arise with the impact of social networks and information security tools in the different employment areas.

The main services that our employment law department offers include the following:

  • Employment aspects resulting from mergers and acquisitions of companies and restructuring of companies. Contracting. Senior management contracts.
  • Remuneration systems. Stock options.
  • Feasibility and social plans.
  • Collective bargaining and collective company agreements.
  • Due Diligence.
  • Social security, plans and pension funds.
  • Outsourcing.
  • Immigration.
  • Collective terminations/modifications of employment contracts.
  • Occupational hazard prevention.
  • Employment procedure. Work inspections, social security, administrative claims and appeals. Sanction procedures.
  • Misuse or unlawful use of information technologies in the company.
  •  Corporate policies and protocols of action regarding the use of technological means owned by the company or the employees.
  •  Employment compliance. Regulatory compliance programmes in the social and employment field.
  • Standardisation of employment conditions.

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Labour & Employment - Dominican Republic

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

ECIJA enjoys a flourishing labour and employment team with a solid offering in the technology and sports industries. The team is particularly adept at providing counsel to major baseball teams operating in the Dominican Republic. The practice covers both advisory employment matters and contentious proceedings. The department boasts additional capabilities in handling mass employee terminations and employee transfers.

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Work Highlights

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  • ECIJA defended Minnesota Twins in several labour claims filed by former players following their employment terminations.

Strengths

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  • ECIJA is excellent in the technical aspects of labour disputes which gives me peace of mind as I don’t have to check. Their advice is always accurate and to the point, and earns my full confidence.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Edward Salcedo
    Edward Salcedo

    Edward Salcedo

    Respected practitioner Edward Salcedo is well regarded in the Dominican labour and employment sphere, particularly for his work in the sports sector.

    • We have a high level of trust in Edward Salcedo. We have worked with him for many years, and he is always very responsive and takes a practical approach to our labour matters.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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  • Gabriel Dejarden
    Gabriel Dejarden

    Gabriel Dejarden

    Active partner Gabriel Dejarden advises clients on a broad range of labour and employment matters. He frequently assists clients from the sports sector.

    • Gabriel Dejarden offers a high-level service and sophisticated work and is also extremely responsive.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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Dominican Republic

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