Department profile
Mayora & Mayora, S.C

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Guatemala


Mayora & Mayora, S.C

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Labor and Immigration law is essential to any business looking to operate in Central America. At Mayora & Mayora, we have the foremost experts on the subject, ready to assist on a variety of tasks from drafting an employment contract to advising on occupational safety, and beyond.

Our team knows the intricacies of the latest labor regulations and industry trends in the region, so that the client can focus on managing their most precious resource its workforce, instead of worrying about the legal ins-and-outs governing it.

Immigration law is a perfect complement, and we have helped numerous foreigners gain access to the region and the proper permits to work locally.

Our focus in this practice area revolves around the following matters

  • Temporary Residencies
  • Permanent Residencies
  • Work Permits
  • Labor and Occupational Safety Regulations
  • Employment Contracts
  • Internal Labor Policies (Reglamento Interno)
  • Employee Terminations and Severance Pay Calculations
  • Labor Unions

Clients (22)

  • APS Global
  • Banco Compartamos
  • DSM Nutritional Products
  • FHI 360
  • GBM (an IBM alliance company)
  • Grupo Pochteca
  • Marriott International
  • Merck
  • Monsanto
  • Otis Elevators
  • Pasmo Guatemala
  • Payless Shoesource
  • Productos Roche
  • Rafcom International
  • Refractarios Nacionales (Morgan Thermal Ceramics)
  • Ufinet
  • Energuate
  • AC Marriot
  • Ogilvy
  • Paypal
  • CINDU
  • Yalo

Industries (8)

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Technology
  • Banks
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Telecommunications

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Guatemala

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Mayora & Mayora is a respected firm that handles an array of labour and employment mandates for Guatemalan and regional clients across the telecommunications and retail industries. The legal team has noted experience in employee terminations and related litigation, as well as in social security matters and providing day-to-day advice.

Work Highlights

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  • Mayora & Mayora advised IESC on the creation and implementation of its internal policies and regulations according to Guatemalan law.

Strengths

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  • Mayora & Mayora builds trust due to their strong knowledge and experience in various legal areas and has a team who is constantly committed to providing timely and effective care.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Suzel Obiols
    Band 3Suzel Obiols

    Suzel Obiols

    Suzel Obiols maintains a strong reputation for her expertise in labour and employment matters in Guatemala, particularly in social security, employee dismissals and labour disputes.

    • Suzel Obiols is fast and efficient in attending to clients' queries. Her capacity to handle complex cases is strong, offering well-founded solutions.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

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