Managing a modern workforce — whether spread across borders or concentrated locally — requires more than just compliance; it demands clarity, consistency, and cultural awareness. ELLINT helps organisations design and implement human resource policies that not only meet national legal requirements, but also align with international best practices.

Our member firms regularly advise on developing inclusive workplace policies that address anti-harassment, discrimination, and equal opportunities. We support companies in building frameworks for smart working, part-time arrangements, and mobility assignments, while also ensuring that privacy, social media use, and data protection are clearly and lawfully managed.

From employee responsibilities and disciplinary procedures to long-term incentive schemes, secondments, and the structuring of benefits, we work with clients to harmonise their policies across jurisdictions. Whether you're navigating new family leave entitlements or managing post-termination restrictions, our cross-border insights ensure your policies are not only compliant, but also aligned with your organisation’s values and goals.

At ELLINT, we help employers navigate and resolve disputes with clarity, strategy, and discretion—both at home and across borders. Our coordinated international team works closely to prevent potential conflicts from escalating, offering early-stage guidance and risk assessment.

When litigation becomes necessary, we represent our clients before courts, tribunals, and arbitration panels in their home jurisdictions and abroad. Our expertise covers the full spectrum of employment-related disputes, including breach of contract claims, discrimination allegations, whistleblowing cases, disciplinary actions, and regulatory proceedings. We also advise on securing injunctions, protecting trade secrets, and responding to workplace crime.

Where appropriate, we support alternative paths to resolution, such as mediation and arbitration, always prioritizing your business objectives and reputation.

In today’s challenging economic environment, businesses are increasingly focused on optimizing their workforce—whether proactively enhancing productivity or managing necessary restructurings. At ELLINT, our expert team supports companies in navigating the complexities of workforce changes on both national and international levels.

We guide you through every step of the process, from due diligence and risk assessment to project planning and implementation. Our experience includes managing individual and collective dismissals, coordinating with European Works Councils, and leading negotiations with trade unions. We also assist with harmonization procedures, outsourcing strategies, and severance arrangements, ensuring compliance and minimizing risks.

Whether you are restructuring within a traditional framework or working within the structures of a Societas Europaea (SE), we provide tailored solutions that align with your business goals and workforce realities.

In an effort to boost efficiency and reduce costs, many businesses are increasingly transferring employees, business units, or entire operations across national borders — both within and beyond the European Union.

At ELLINT, our specialists bring extensive experience advising on all aspects of these strategic transfers. Whether you are relocating teams internationally, hiring foreign nationals on fixed-term or permanent contracts, or managing complex cross-border business transfers, we provide clear, practical guidance tailored to your needs.

Our well-established international network enables us to coordinate seamless advice and support throughout the process. From navigating collective bargaining agreements, employment terms, and duty-to-inform and consult obligations, to managing relocation packages, repatriation clauses, and pension reviews, we cover every detail to help you minimize risks and ensure compliance.

We also assist with trade union negotiations, privacy concerns related to personnel data, and due diligence, so you can confidently manage your workforce transitions across borders.

When businesses need to temporarily assign key employees abroad, they can unlock valuable expertise for their host companies and international operations. ELLINT’s experts provide comprehensive advice on the legal aspects of international secondments, covering both the home and host countries to ensure smooth, compliant assignments.

We assist in preparing all necessary documentation and terms related to the assignment, helping you navigate the complexities of international mobility. Additionally, our team offers specialized support with business immigration matters for companies hiring foreign nationals from outside the EU/EEA.

Our services include guidance on compliance requirements, visa applications ranging from business travel to entrepreneur and investor visas, and handling sponsored worker licenses. We also advise on the impact of Brexit, best practices for expatriates, and government incentives, ensuring your international workforce moves are efficient and legally sound.

Employment and labor laws are continually evolving across jurisdictions, and staying ahead requires more than just compliance. At ELLINT, we take the time to understand your business and the legal landscape that surrounds it, enabling us to help you plan and implement effective, future-proof human resource strategies.

With decades of experience, our team advises on flexible, forward-looking approaches tailored to meet your immediate and long-term business goals. Whether it’s ensuring equal opportunities, designing performance objectives, or navigating government incentives, we support organizational development and flexibility that align with your growth plans.

We also provide guidance on managing complex organizational structures, crafting share option schemes and long-term incentives, handling outsourcing arrangements, and developing comprehensive training and whistleblowing policies — all aimed at empowering your workforce while protecting your business interests.