The relationship between employees and their employers is governed by many different categories of federal, provincial and municipal laws, in-house policies and procedures and, in the case of unionized work-places, collective agreements.

In non-unionized work-places our lawyers represent both employees and employers in a broad range of employment matters including the preparation of contracts of employment; contracts for independent contractors; advising on reorganizations and downsizing; negotiating severance packages; wrongful dismissal and constructive dismissal lawsuits; Human Rights Code cases and Labour Standards Act issues.

In unionized work-places our lawyers primarily act as Arbitrators in both “rights” and “interest” arbitrations.  Additionally we often serve as Mediators and Conciliators in labour/management disputes.  In those areas where there is no conflict with our role as Arbitrators, our lawyers represent employers and employer organizations in education matters and in construction industry labour relations.