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Our
Employment Law Group is comprised of experienced practitioners across
Canada who are available to act for employers or employees on a wide
range of legal issues. Our lawyers provide full employment law
services, including advice on the drafting of communications and the
development of strategies and positions. We also provide representation
in legal proceedings, negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and other
forms of dispute resolution.
Our lawyers routinely appear for employees and employers at:
• Provincial Human Rights Tribunals;
• Provincial Labour Board;
• Provincial Courts, including the respective Court of Appeal for each Province
We also provide advice with respect to the Workplace Safety legislation as well as occupational health and safety issues.
Services
Members of the Employment Law Group work with
our clients from the inception of employment, during the course of the
employment relationship, and upon termination, on various issues that
include:
• hiring practices and procedures;
• employment contracts;
• compensation packages;
• the application of the applicable provincial Human Rights legislation;
• issues of sexual and verbal harassment during the course of employment;
• issues of inequity during employment;
• practical solutions for employees and employers on their rights and obligations under the
relevant employment legislation and at common law;
• constructive dismissal and wrongful dismissal;
• evaluation and advice on severance packages;
• assistance in locating skills assessment offices, retraining programs, and placement
con sultants for out-placement counselling;
• defamation issues.
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Employment Law