Employment & Immigration

The employment laws in Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Jersey have changed in recent years, with significant changes to the immigration law in both Bermuda and the Cayman Islands affecting large numbers of employers and employees alike. This is an increasing concern to employers.

Our Employment & Immigration lawyers inform leading international companies based in our offshore jurisdictions of the changes in order to prevent litigation and minimise immigration delays or issues. As the law evolves, our lawyers are increasingly representing clients before the appropriate tribunals, courts and departments.

We advise and represent employers and employees regarding existing and changing laws. We assist with matters such as:

• Advising Bermuda employers on the 1 April 2007 implementation of work term limit policies
• Representing both employers and employees before the appropriate tribunals in Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Jersey
• Advising on all contentious and non-contentious employment, labour and immigration issues in these jurisdictions

Assisting and advising in all matters regarding the hiring and retention of staff, including drafting employment contracts, policies and procedures