Employment & Labour

For critical events, board directors overseeing human resources and compensation committees turn to us to tackle intricate governance matters as well as transaction and reorganization-related employment issues. Whatever the challenge, from sensitive executive compensation arrangements to the impact of an acquisition, outsourcing or allegations targeting the leadership team, we quickly grasp the issues and design workable solutions.

Grounded in experience, we represent employers on virtually every employment law issue facing businesses today, from management-side labour relations matters, including grievance arbitration and negotiation of collective agreements, to employment matters such as discrimination and harassment issues, wrongful dismissal, pay equity, workers’ compensation, workplace health and safety, human rights issues and pension plan management.

We work collaboratively across practices to advise on the employment aspects of domestic and cross-border commercial transactions, including international employment law, executive compensation, employment agreements, employee transfers and terminations, pension and benefit obligations, directors’ and officers’ liability and strategic planning. We advocate for clients before tribunals and courts at all levels, resolving disputes efficiently and with minimal business disruption.