Employment & Labour

Rae Christen Jeffries is a young but increasingly prominent employment and labour boutique based in Toronto. It represents major provincial and national employers in collective agreement negotiations, and is also well placed to advise on grievance arbitrations, most significantly concerning labour relations in the construction industry. The firm's employment practice covers severance negotiations and employee benefits.

A client enthused: "Our overall impression is that we are well represented in all areas where we obtain the support of Rae Christen Jeffries; we are very happy with the services we receive. They are timely, thoughtful, and they understand our business."

Another client noted: "They've provided excellent counsel and I trust them very much to help us find the best way forward in each situation, not just with the law but also helping us to be strategic and treat our employees respectfully and fairly."

Toronto-based Angela Rae possesses considerable strength in the field of collective bargaining. She is also highly experienced in grievance arbitrations and labour board proceedings, with particular skills in wrongful dismissal and human rights issues.
"Angela Rae is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer."

Toronto-based Brett Christen is a widely respected labour lawyer who acts for major national clients in relation to collective bargaining and mass layoffs. He is also seasoned in defending employers against union grievances.
"Brett Christen is a seasoned labour lawyer. His communication style is excellent. Brett knows his stuff and his professional colleagues in the market respect him. I love working with him.""The good thing with Brett is that he's very responsive. He's so experienced and confident."