Employment Law · Bulgaria
Employment Lawyer for Employees in Bulgaria
We advise and represent employees in Bulgaria on every aspect of the employment relationship — from reviewing contracts and negotiating terms, through unlawful dismissal and workplace disputes, to claims for unpaid wages, discrimination and mobbing. We explain your options in plain language and act quickly to protect your position.
How we can help
Review of employment contracts
We review employment contracts, job descriptions, non-compete clauses, confidentiality terms, probation periods and remuneration structures before you sign, and we negotiate amendments that protect your interests.
Unlawful dismissal and termination
If you have been dismissed without a valid reason or proper procedure, we assess the termination, challenge it before the Labour Inspectorate or the labour court, and claim reinstatement or compensation for the notice period and damages.
Claims for unpaid wages and benefits
We pursue claims for unpaid salary, overtime, bonuses, holiday pay, severance and compensation for unlawful dismissal, including preparation of formal notices and enforcement of court decisions or settlement agreements.
Discrimination and equal treatment
Advice and representation on direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, unequal pay and victimisation at work, including claims before the Commission for Protection against Discrimination and the labour courts.
Mobbing and workplace bullying
We help employees who are subjected to systematic harassment, psychological pressure or isolation at work: documenting the conduct, raising internal complaints, and claiming compensation for damages and mental distress under Bulgarian and EU law.
Settlement and severance agreements
We negotiate exit packages, mutual termination agreements and severance terms, check that you are not waiving statutory rights, and ensure the documentation is enforceable and tax-efficient.
Representation before labour courts and authorities
Full representation in labour disputes before the labour courts, the Labour Inspectorate, the National Revenue Agency and the Commission for Protection against Discrimination, from pre-trial strategy through to appeal.
Fees
Initial legal consultation – €50, deductible from subsequent legal fees. After the consultation you receive a written scope of work and a fixed-fee proposal.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to challenge a dismissal?
- Claims contesting a dismissal are subject to a short statutory limitation period running from the moment the employee receives the termination order. Because the period is measured in weeks rather than months, the order should be reviewed immediately.
- What compensation can be claimed?
- Depending on the grounds, an employee may claim reinstatement, compensation for the period of unemployment caused by an unlawful dismissal, unpaid wages, compensation for unused paid leave and, in some cases, damages. The amounts depend on the contract and the length of service.
- Can an employer terminate a contract during sick leave?
- Bulgarian law gives certain categories of employees, including those on validly issued sick leave, additional protection that requires prior permission before dismissal on specific grounds. Whether the protection applies depends on the ground invoked in the order.
- What can I do about unpaid wages?
- We usually start with a formal demand, then pursue a court order or a claim for the unpaid amounts together with statutory interest, and enforce the award if the employer still does not pay. Payroll records and the employment contract are the key evidence.
Book a Consultation
Describe your case briefly and we will come back to you with available times.