Employment lawyer or labor law attorney: what's the difference?

Are you looking for legal assistance with dismissal or an employment dispute? You'll often encounter the terms "employment lawyer" and "employment law attorney." But what exactly is the difference? And why is it important to choose a specialized employment lawyer from Klaylegal.com? In this blog post, we explain the difference step by step.

Employment lawyer: not a protected title

Anyone can call themselves a lawyer. This means that the term itself says nothing about the education or experience of the person assisting you. Often, it's someone with a university law degree or a university of applied sciences law degree. An employment lawyer Dubai, therefore, is a lawyer who specialises in employment law services, for example, at a legal aid insurer, trade union, or employers' organisation.

The downside: the level of education and experience can vary significantly. While some employment lawyers have extensive knowledge and experience, others lack a specialized background.

Employment lawyer: a protected title

However, "lawyer" is a protected title. Not everyone can call themselves a lawyer. To become an employment lawyer, someone must:

• complete a university law degree,

• to be sworn in by the court,

• successfully completed the three-year vocational training for lawyers,

• working under the supervision of an experienced lawyer,

• and adhere to strict codes of conduct and professional rules.

In addition, there is a continuing education requirement. Lawyers must demonstrably attend courses and training every year to keep their knowledge up-to-date.

Furthermore, unlike lawyers, lawyers are required to have adequate professional liability insurance.

What does this mean for you as an employee or employer?

An employment lawyer has a thorough legal background, is trained in litigation, and specialises in employment law. This means you can count on:

• Specialist knowledge of dismissal law, labour disputes and collective labor agreement issues.

• Litigation experience at the subdistrict court, the court of appeal, and the Employee Insurance Agency. Only lawyers are permitted to litigate at the Court of appeal.

• Negotiation skills to negotiate the best settlement for you.

• Protection by codes of conduct and supervision of the Dutch Bar Association.

In short, an employment lawyer offers more certainty, expertise and guarantees than a legal expert.

Why choose Klaylegal.com?

At Klaylegal.com, we employ exclusively specialised employment lawyers. Mr Kamal Bassi and Ms Shouq Al Kathiri both hold university law degrees, are sworn in as lawyers, and participate in mandatory annual specialisation training. They combine top-notch legal expertise with a modern, accessible, and results-oriented approach.

Whether it's reviewing your settlement agreement, negotiating better severance terms, or taking legal action, we're here to help. This ensures you receive the best legal assistance.

This blog post was written by Mr Kamal Bassi, employment lawyer at Klaylegal.com. Bassi has extensive experience in employment law and supports entrepreneurs daily with a wide range of employment law issues. From dismissal cases to drafting watertight agreements and regulations, his practical and personal approach helps employers and employees move forward. Want to know more? Visit Bassi's page.

Klaylegal.com is happy to assist you with any questions you may have about implementing this directive. Feel free to contact us.