Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández‘s standalone labour team is a prominent player in the Dominican market, offering comprehensive assistance with employment policy, internal dispute management, and labour litigation. The firm advises major business associations on legislative reforms, and Tomás Hernández plays an important role in labour law and minimum wage regulations. The practice supports clients with drafting contracts, negotiating union agreements, and managing terminations and severance issues. Hernández heads up the firm’s labour team and is supported by Julio Camejo, who advises clients on a range of labour matters, including procedures aimed at preventing litigation, and employee terminations; he is also recognised for handling negotiations with unions. Associates Luciano Jiménez,  Federico Pinchinat and J. Rafael Roque are also key names to note in the practice.

Pereyra & Asociados‘ labour group is recognised as a go-to practice for local and international companies operating in the Dominican Republic. The department is regularly engaged to advise on employment contracts, company policies, union relations, incentive programmes, and termination processes, and also provides day-to-day counsel on the implementation of protective policies and procedures. Luis Miguel Pereyra is highly experienced in labour law, advising clients across a wide range of sectors including the free zones, banking, retail, manufacturing, tourism, pharmaceuticals, and energy spaces. Pereyra's practice spans litigation, negotiations, union strategies, and general employment counsel, as well as drafting company policies and contracts.

ECIJA DVMS is singled out in the Dominican Republic for its specialist work advising Major League Baseball (MLB) teams; the practice is currently representing over 10 franchises in a number of labour-related claims. The practice is spearheaded by Edward Salcedo and Gabriel Dejarden, who oversee all MLB matters directly. The firm’s deep knowledge of the professional sports sector, paired with its broader expertise in labour and employment law, enables it to advise on high-level executive hiring, mass terminations, cross-border assignments, and compliance in M&A transactions. The group’s client base spans the tourism, finance, free zone, and retail sectors, with associates Erika Gomez, Arístides Victoria, and René Marrero recommended names in the department.

Fabio Guzmán Ariza provides comprehensive labour law services, advising both local and international clients on a wide range of employment matters. The firm specialises in drafting employment contracts, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and ensuring compliance with Dominican labour regulations. Led by Rubén García, the team also provides guidance on payroll deductions, employee issues during M&A transactions, and termination procedures; the firm also handles significant labour disputes. Rhadaisis Espinal assists with advisory issues as well as sensitive employer transfer transactions, negotiations with employees regarding employment stability, and unjustified dismissal matters. Julio Brea Guzmán and Elvis Roque are further key members of the team.

Jiménez Peña’s labour and employment team is recognised for advising domestic and multinational clients across the tourism, aviation, manufacturing, and mining sectors. The firm provides day-to-day advice on hiring, terminations, union negotiations, and compliance with Dominican labour and social security laws; it also advises on the labour aspects of corporate transactions. Labour litigation also accounts for a significant portion of the practice's work, with the team frequently handling executive terminations, union disputes, and precedent-setting claims. Rosa (Lisa) Díaz heads up the labour and litigation practice, and is regularly supported by senior partners Marcos Peña Rodríguez and Laura Medina.

Squire Patton Boggs’ labour and employment team in the Dominican Republic plays a key role in supporting major corporate transactions and cross-border operations. The team provides assistance to multinational and domestic clients, covering the full employment lifecycle, including the drafting, interpretation, and termination of labour agreements, executive hiring and dismissals, and cross-border employee transfers. The group also advises on policy development, compliance with local labour law, and due diligence processes in M&A transactions. Clients include multinational corporations, MLB clubs and local freezone operators. Pedro Gamundi, Carolina Soto Hernández and Alejandro Peña-Prieto are the key individuals in the team.

DMK Abogados’ labour and employment department is experienced in handling both contentious and non-contentious matters, and advises clients on compliance with local regulations, employment contracts, workforce restructurings, and the modification of union agreements. The group also assists foreign clients with the establishment of local subsidiaries, including registration with labour and social security authorities, immigration matters, and the review of internal employment policies and documentation. Senior associate Vanessa Retif leads the group and is noted for her experience in employment disputes, including cases involving union matters and mass claims. Senior partners Enrique De Marchena Kaluche and Patricia Read Schott also contribute to the practice.

OMG’s labour and employment team advises clients across a variety of sectors, including the asset management, tourism, banking, and food and beverage spaces. The team handles a wide range of matters, from employment litigation and executive removals to labour due diligence in M&A transactions. Luis Pantaleón leads the dispute resolution team, and has notable expertise in contentious labour matters. Esperanza Cabral and Leonel Melo‘s wider practices often include issues surrounding labour and employment law.

Pellerano & Herrera’s labour and employment team advises major international clients, including Procter & Gamble and Uber, on complex labour matters across the pharmaceuticals, finance, technology, and consumer goods sectors. The team is active in litigation, handling disputes involving contracts, terminations, and collective agreements, and is well regarded for its regulatory compliance work, particularly in adapting to legislative changes; it also plays a key role in the labour aspects of corporate restructurings and M&A. Lucy Objío and Isabel Andrickson co-lead the team, with Sheila Oviedo also recommended.

Pellerano Nadal’s labour and employment team advises domestic and international clients on the full spectrum of employment work, with particular strength in transactional support issues; the firm regularly assists with the labour aspects of corporate acquisitions. Alongside its strong advisory capacity, the firm also acts in litigation and provides day-to-day support with employment contracts, internal manuals, social security matters, and compliance work. Gustavo Mena has a strong understanding of local labour regulations and is often supported by Belkys Génesis Rodríguez.

Russin, Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti advises on the full spectrum of labour and employment issues, combining litigation experience with a strong advisory practice. The firm is frequently engaged by foreign clients entering the Dominican market, assisting with a range of issues, including labour and social security registrations and compliance with tax withholdings. Georges Santoni Recio leads the team alongside José Maldonado Stark, while Ariel Jáquez Nuñez supports.

Under the leadership of the ‘invaluable’ Samuel Pérez, the labour and employment team at SOP Legal Consortium advises clients on the full spectrum of employment matters, from day-to-day HR operations to litigation proceedings. The group is frequently engaged by companies in the mining, construction, and free zone sectors to mitigate legal risks related to large workforces. Core capabilities include drafting employment contracts, advising on executive recruitment and restrictive covenants, handling social security and occupational risk matters, and representing clients in administrative proceedings and inspections. The team also conducts labour audits and provides support in layoffs, restructurings, and disputes.

Ulises Cabrera’s labour and employment team advises domestic and multinational corporations on employment compliance, workforce management, and dispute resolution. The team assists with hiring and terminations, executive contracts, internal labour regulations, and collective negotiations, and is also active in labour audits, legal opinions, and training sessions. Ulises Cabrera and José Cruz Campillo co-lead the practice.