Labour and Employment Law

 

We represent the interests of private and public sector employers, and our clientele is composed of local, national, international and institutional companies and organizations in a wide range of economic sectors. Our expertise in this field is recommended by the legal directories Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and Chambers Canada.

Lavery has nearly 30 lawyers practising exclusively in the area of labour and employment law, including specialists in labour relations, occupational health and safety, employment law and human rights.

The services offered by our team cover every aspect of labour and employment law, including:

  • Advice in matters involving access to information and protection of personal information in the employment context
  • Advice in matters involving dismissal and termination of employment
  • Advice in matters involving pay equity and employment equity programs
  • Grievance and dispute arbitration
  • Management of work attendance and job performance
  • Negotiation and drafting of employment contracts and complementary agreements such as non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
  • Negotiation of collective agreements
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Representation in complaints made under the Act Respecting Labour Standards, including complaints of psychological harassment and dismissal without good and sufficient cause
  • Representation in mattersinvolving complaints filedwithQuebec's Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse
  • Review of human resources policies and guides

 

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