Employment & Labour: Labour for Unions | Canada

Koskie Minsky operates a top-tier employment practice which services unions, employees and professional groups. The team represents both public and private sector clients in sectors such as retail, entertainment and education in grievance and interest arbitrations, class actions and civil litigation. It is particularly renowned for its expertise in construction labour relations and highly rated for its handling of labour board proceedings and internal union disputes. Clients further benefit from the firm's stellar pensions and benefits practice. Based in Toronto, the firm benefits from its affiliation with Koskie Glavin Gordon in Vancouver, which provides representation for unions in British Columbia.

Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein is an outstanding Toronto litigation boutique recognised for its first-rate employment and labour practice. The team services trade unions, employers and employees in a variety of sectors including law enforcement, education, energy and construction. It offers sought-after guidance on a range of issues, including termination disputes, labour arbitrations, collective bargaining and pensions matters. The firm is noted for its advice on human rights issues and on the labour and employment aspects of insolvencies. It further boasts a robust civil litigation practice and has notable experience handling class action cases. Its lawyers are experienced in appearing before all levels of court, labour and human rights tribunals and disputes boards. The team also represents non-unionised employees.