Find Lawyers in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec for Labour and Employment Law
Practice Area Overview
Labour and employment counsel provide assistance with the negotiation, drafting, interpretation, and application of collective agreements and the development of collective bargaining strategies and labour dispute contingency plans.
Counsel also assist with the development, drafting, implementation, and enforcement of workplace policies, the conduct of workplace investigations, and the determination of disciplinary matters and terminations.
They provide assistance with the negotiation and drafting of employment agreements, compensation, benefit and pension matters, and the interpretation and application of all labour and employment related legislation, including apprenticeship standards, employment equity, employment standards, immigration, labour relations, pension, privacy, workplace safety and health, and workers' compensation related legislation.
Labour and employment counsel are also regularly involved in corporate reorganizations and downsizing, mergers and acquisitions, and providing advice on all labour and employment matters that arise during such transactions.
Human rights matters often arise in the employment context and labour and employment counsel also regularly assist clients in dealing with human rights matters, including discrimination and harassment complaints and the duty to accommodate.
Labour and employment counsel also handle all labour and employment related disputes, including disputes relating to conduct during the union organizing and certification process, collective bargaining and strikes and lockouts, grievances and related arbitrations, wrongful dismissal claims, restrictive covenant issues, prosecutions under workplace safety and health legislation, employment equity, employment standards, human rights and privacy related complaints, and pension and workers' compensation issues. As a result, labour and employment counsel regularly appear as advocates for clients before arbitration boards, labour boards, employment equity, human rights, pension, privacy and workers' compensation related tribunals, and provincial and federal courts.
Given today’s work environment, labour and employment related issues can arise at any time and often require immediate attention. Effective labour and employment counsel ensure that they have a full understanding of their client’s operations and business requirements and are equipped to provide practical advice in a timely manner.
Marie-Josée Hétu est associée directrice du bureau de Trois-Rivières et concentre sa pratique sur le droit du travail, les relations du travail et la santé et sécurité du travail. Elle traite de dossiers en matière d’arbitrage de griefs et de différends, de négociation collective et de rapports individuels de travail. Elle s’intéresse également de près aux questions de droits de la personne,...
Me Myriam Lavallée concentre sa pratique sur le droit du travail et de l’emploi, le droit administratif et les droits de la personne. Elle conseille et représente de nombreuses entreprises de secteurs d’activités variés, dans le cadre de relations individuelles et collectives de travail. Elle agit également à titre de porte-parole patronal pour la négociation de conventions collectives. De plus, Me Lavallée possède une...
Associate Justine Chaput is a member of the Labour and Employment Law group. In her practice, Justine assists employers in all areas of labour and employment law, in particular hiring and termination, labour standards, disciplinary measures and human rights and freedoms in the workplace. She also develops and reviews employment contracts, company policies and various documents related to the employment relationship. Throughout her academic career, Justine has distinguished herself through sev...
Alexandre Pinard works in the field of labour and employment law. His practice consists of supporting and assisting managers in the areas of labour relations, occupational health and safety, and human rights and freedoms, in an employment context. His areas of practice include grievance arbitration, the negotiation of collective agreements, labour standards, and the provision of consulting and legal opinion services with respect to employment contracts. Prior to joining Lavery, he worked, amo...
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