Employment and Labor services

Employment and Labor services

LSA provides high-quality labor law services across the Republic of Armenia, including Yerevan, Gyumri, and other major cities. Our team of specialized attorneys has decades of experience in the field of labor law, offering personalized solutions for both employers and employees facing challenges in employment relations.

Armenia’s labor market demonstrates stability and growth — in 2024, the number of officially employed workers reached 783,906, marking a 5.2% increase compared to 2023. In this context, qualified legal assistance in employment matters is more essential than ever for businesses. Our firm continuously monitors Armenia’s evolving labor legislation, providing strategic advice on every labor law issue.

Comprehensive Employment and Labor Law Services

Our firm provides a full range of employment and labor law services aimed at protecting your interests and ensuring compliance with the requirements of Armenia’s labor legislation.

Professional Drafting and Review of Employment Contracts

Well-drafted employment contracts are the foundation of healthy employer-employee relations. Our contract drafting services guarantee that your agreements are legally sound, complete, and ensure the protection of all parties involved. We specialize in:

  • Creating customized contracts tailored to your industry and specific needs
  • Reviewing existing contracts to identify potential legal risks
  • Updating agreements to comply with recent amendments to the Labor Code
  • Drafting special clauses related to confidentiality, intellectual property protection, and non-compete obligations

In 2024, the average monthly salary in Armenia reached AMD 275,654 (approximately $690). Therefore, proper contractual wording is essential to clearly define compensation structures and prevent future disputes.

Employer-Employee Dispute Resolution

When conflicts arise in the workplace, our experienced attorneys excel at resolving employer-employee disputes efficiently and effectively. We handle a wide range of issues, including:

  • Cases of premature termination and dismissal
  • Disputes over salaries and compensation
  • Claims related to workplace discrimination and harassment
  • Conflicts concerning additional duties without proper remuneration
  • Issues involving freedom of expression, strikes, and collective actions

Our approach focuses on finding mutually acceptable solutions, utilizing mediation and negotiation whenever possible. This helps save your time and financial resources while preserving your reputation.

Legal Representation in Labor Disputes

When litigation becomes unavoidable, we provide comprehensive legal representation for you in court.

Recent Amendments to Labor Legislation in Armenia

The Labor Code of the Republic of Armenia is regularly updated to align with the evolving conditions of the employment sector. Below are the most notable recent changes:

Digital Employment Contracts: Starting from July 2025, a new law introduces a centralized online system for signing, modifying, and terminating employment contracts. Until June 1, 2026, the use of this platform will be voluntary, after which it will become mandatory. All existing paper-based contracts must also be digitized. The aim of this reform is to enhance transparency and oversight in employment relations.

Workplace Training: In June 2024, the Labor Code was amended to regulate workplace training programs. These provisions establish a legal framework for employment contracts designed for students and young participants, clearly defining the rights and obligations of both employers and trainees.

Mediation in Labor Disputes: Recent legislative updates explicitly provide for the resolution of labor disputes through mediation as a more efficient and less adversarial alternative to court proceedings.

Clarification of the Term “Workplace”: Under the new amendments, it has become mandatory to clearly specify the workplace in the employment contract. The concept of “workplace” is now also legally defined in precise terms.

Additional Employment and Labor Law Services

Consultation on Employee Status

Amid increasing oversight regarding employee classification in Armenia, our firm provides professional consultation on:

  • Proper classification of employees and service providers working under contractual arrangements
  • Tax implications and compliance requirements
  • Accurate documentation management
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies

This service is particularly valuable for technology companies, where questions of employment status often arise concerning IT specialists working under direct supervision.

Workplace Policy Development

We assist organizations in developing comprehensive internal policies that:

  • Comply with Armenia’s current labor legislation
  • Clearly define employee behavior expectations
  • Reduce legal risks through proper documentation
  • Take into account the specific characteristics of each industry

International Employment Support

For foreign businesses operating in Armenia or Armenian companies employing international staff, we offer specialized services that include:

  • Drafting employment contracts
  • Ensuring compliance with work permit and visa requirements
  • Addressing international tax matters

Ensuring compliance with both Armenian and foreign labor laws

Our Specialists

Edgar
Edgar Ayvazyan
  • Partner, Attorney
Tatevik
Tatevik Malkhasyan
  • Director of the company, Attorney
Gurgen Nersisyan
  • Partner, Attorney
Arpine
Arpine Gevorgyan
  • Corporate Department Lawyer, Attorney

Latest Related Cases

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Victory in a Labor Case Against “Veeam Armenia” LLC
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The charge against one of the two defendants accused of group murder was dismissed, while the charge against the other defendant was changed from murder with severe circumstances to simple murder. The defendant who had been in detention for more than two years was released from detention.
In the criminal case concerning the fire at the military barracks in Azat village and the death of servicemen, the preventive measure of detention imposed against Gor Aghekyan, the deputy commander for rear services of the military unit, was modified by the court, and the accused was released from the courtroom.
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Illegitimacy actions of the border troops of the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia were recognized as illegal

Frequently Asked Questions

How can you separate your share in shared property?
The common property between the participants of shared property can be divided by agreement between the shareholders on the means and conditions for separating the share, or in the absence of an agreement - by court order. The separating owner can demand that the other participants of the shared property pay the value of his share. Instead of separating the participant's share in shared ownership in-kind, the other owners can pay compensation to that participant with the consent of that participant. In case of the obvious inexpediency of dividing the common property or separating a share from it, the court may rule on selling the property at public auction and subsequently distributing the proceeds among the participants of common ownership in proportion to their shares. The joint property can be divided between co-owners by their agreement, or in the absence of an agreement - by court order.
What property is considered joint property of spouses and what property is subject to division in case of divorce? Can the joint property of spouses be seized for the obligation of one of the spouses?
The property acquired by the spouses during a marriage is their joint property unless otherwise provided by law or by an agreement signed between them. The property of each spouse before marriage, as well as the property received by one of the spouses as a gift or inheritance during the marriage, is their property. The property of each spouse may be recognized as their joint property if it is found that investments were made during the marriage from the common property of the spouses or the personal property of the other spouse, which significantly increased the value of that property (major repairs, reconstruction, re-equipment, etc.) unless otherwise provided by an agreement signed between the spouses. The obligations of one of the spouses may be subject to seizure of the property owned by them, as well as his/her share in the common property of the spouses. In case of divorce, only joint property is subject to division between the spouses.
What rights does an acquitted defendant have and what damages are subject to compensation by the state?
An acquitted defendant has the right to demand compensation for damage caused by illegal criminal prosecution, application of coercive measures, conviction, as well as other illegal restrictions on rights or freedoms. As compensation, the acquitted defendant has the right to receive: 1. The salary, pension, allowance, or other income he was deprived of. 2. The damage caused by seizure, arrest, confiscation, or other disposal of property. 3. The expenses incurred as a result of being in custody. 4. The fee paid to a lawyer. 5. The paid procedural costs. At the request of the acquitted defendant, the body that initiated the criminal prosecution must present public apologies to him/her. Non-pecuniary damage is also subject to compensation, regardless of the pecuniary damage subject to compensation and regardless of the guilt of an official in causing the damage.
What to do if you are illegally dismissed from work? How to protect labor rights?
The rights of both the employer and the employee are protected in the Republic of Armenia. If you have been notified of dismissal from work on the employer’s initiative, first demand an individual act on termination of the employment relationship. The employment relationship is not considered terminated until the individual act on your dismissal is provided to you in the prescribed manner. Labor legislation and other normative legal acts regulating labor relations establish a special procedure for terminating employment relations, non-compliance with which or violations committed by the employer during the process may serve as grounds for declaring the termination of the employment relationship illegal. To protect your labor rights in such situations, consult with a labor relations lawyer. Remember, the legislation establishes deadlines for administrative and judicial protection of labor rights, failure to meet them without a valid reason may deprive you of the opportunity to protect your rights.
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