Disputes between employees and employers are often the result of one party, breaching, or being accused of breaching, the employment agreement. Employment contract disputes can occur in a termination of employment situation, where the parties have disagreements about the benefits owing after being terminated. Disputes can also arise from violations of non-competition clauses, or the misappropriation of the employer’s intellectual property, such as client lists or proprietary technology, or theft. Disputes over the terms of employment can also occur at the start of, or during, the employment relationship. Disputes during the employment relationship can occur over wages and benefits, work performance, work title and position, location and conditions of employment, transferring or seconding an employee. Breach of an employment agreement can also occur.

Thailand’s employment law provides for certain standard mandatory employee rights regarding minimum wages, health and safety compliance and working hours and conditions. However, Thailand employment law also requires detailed procedures regarding the process of employee discipline, and the process for terminating an employee, with cause. A contractual term that violates Thailand statutory law, may be unenforceable in Thailand Labour Court. As a result, attorneys must consider both the employment contract terms and the applicable statutory laws, along with the background facts and evidence, when formulating a legal strategy.

Our Background and Experience

Chaninat and Leeds law firm have decades of experience assisting clients with the complexities of Thailand Employment law, (Labour law.) Employment law is a field of law that requires specialized attorney skills and knowledge. Our partners include one of Thailand's leading experts on Thailand employment law, Professor Chaninat Leeds. Our trial attorneys are skilled in the specialized strategies and procedures of the Thailand Labour Court. Our litigation team, with its technical expertise, and courtroom and negotiation skills, provides a comprehensive, and highly effective, legal defense of your employment contract dispute in Thailand.