Employment Law – Costas Melas & Associates LLC

Creating a positive workplace environment, hiring and promoting appropriate employees, making rights and responsibilities clear for employees and taking appropriate action in response to grievances concerning actual, suspected or alleged violations of the Employment Legislation are essential for creating a culture of fairness, honesty and ethical behaviour at the workplace.

Our office specialises in employment law with a vast experience of over 40 years in this field. We advise companies and individuals thoroughly, based on our solid and detailed knowledge of the law, in relation to a variety of issues and undertake litigation effectively before the Employment Law Tribunals.

We advise on and draft contracts of employment
We advise thoroughly both employers and employees on their legal rights and obligations in relation to:
- unfair dismissal
- discrimination at work
- non-payment of wages
- breach of contracts of employment
- health and safety at work
- annual leave
- maternity leave
- social insurance

Our Process

1. Planning The Case

2. Evaluate Situation

3. File The Case To The Court

4. Gather More Information

OUR PRINCIPLES

The mission of COSTAS MELAS & ASSOCIATES LLC is to provide high quality legal services with integrity, professionalism and respect for our clients and the community. In doing this, we enjoy and strive for a collegial group practice while recognizing that our principal goal is to serve our clients effectively. IN PURSUIT OF THIS MISSION, WE WILL HOLD TO THESE VALUES:

EXCELLENCE

We strive to become one of the most sought-after providers of legal services in the region.

SERVICE

We endeavor to meet or exceed the expectations of our clients in all aspects of their legal representation.

ENCOURAGEMENT

We promote a collegial atmosphere in which all individuals are encouraged to learn, improve and excel and to become leaders in the legal, business and civic communities.

STRENGTH

We conduct our affairs to provide the financial strength and growth necessary to attract and keep the highest quality lawyers and staff.

DIVERSITY

We encourage diversity among our members and respect for differences among us.

SUPPORTIVENESS

We work daily to enhance the supportive attitude, common bond and collective sense of humor — the special working atmosphere — which is a hallmark of our firm.

COMMUNITY

We will pursue our belief that individuals with a sense of family and community and with interests outside the practice of law are better for it.