Labour Law

Navigating labour laws is essential for businesses to maintain compliance and foster a productive, legally sound workplace. Our law firm provides comprehensive legal services to both employers and employees, ensuring that workplace rights and obligations are respected. We offer expert guidance on all aspects of employment law, from drafting policies to resolving disputes. Our areas of expertise include:

For Employers:

• Employment Contracts & Agreements: drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment agreements, including terms related to compensation, job responsibilities, non-compete clauses, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and termination conditions. We ensure contracts are compliant with labour laws while protecting your business interests.

• Employee Handbook & Policy Development: assisting businesses in developing comprehensive employee handbooks and workplace policies that address key issues such as anti-discrimination, harassment prevention, leave policies, and health and safety. We ensure policies comply with applicable labour laws and industry standards.

• Workplace Discrimination & Harassment: advising businesses on how to prevent and address workplace discrimination and harassment, including gender, race, age, disability, and sexual orientation claims. 

• Wage & Hour Compliance: ensuring that employers comply with wage and hour laws, including minimum wage, overtime pay. 

• Employee Discipline & Termination: advising employers on best practices for disciplining and terminating employees in a manner that is legally sound and minimizes the risk of wrongful termination claims. We assist in drafting termination agreements and severance packages.

• Workplace Investigations: conducting independent internal investigations into workplace complaints, including allegations of misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and policy violations. We help businesses take appropriate corrective action based on the investigation's findings.

• Non-Compete & Restrictive Covenants: drafting and enforcing non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements to protect your business’s trade secrets and competitive edge. We also defend or challenge the enforceability of such covenants in court.

• Labour Relations & Collective Bargaining: advising businesses in unionized workplaces on labour relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, contract interpretation, grievance handling, and compliance with labour union regulations.

• Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Compliance: assisting employers in complying with workplace health and safety laws and regulations. We advise on creating safe working environments, conducting safety audits, and handling investigations by regulatory authorities.

For Employees:

• Employment Contract Review: assisting employees in understanding the terms and conditions of their employment contracts, including clauses related to compensation, benefits, restrictive covenants, and termination. We ensure employees are aware of their rights before signing.

• Wrongful Termination Claims: representing employees in cases of wrongful termination, where an employer may have violated contractual, statutory, or anti-discrimination laws when terminating employment. We help secure compensation and resolve disputes through negotiation or litigation.

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• Workplace Discrimination & Harassment Claims: advocating for employees who have experienced workplace discrimination or harassment based on gender, race, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We help file claims, conduct investigations, and pursue litigation if necessary.

• Wage & Hour Disputes: representing employees in disputes over unpaid wages, overtime, misclassification, or other wage violations. We help recover unpaid earnings and ensure fair treatment under wage and hour laws.

• Severance Negotiation: assisting employees in negotiating favorable severance packages when their employment is terminated. We review agreements to ensure they are fair, protect employee rights, and offer adequate compensation.

Workplace Dispute Resolution & Litigation:

• Dispute Resolution: offering mediation and arbitration services to help employers and employees resolve workplace disputes outside of court. We aim to reach fair and efficient settlements that protect both parties' interests.

• Employment Litigation: representing both employers and employees in employment-related litigation, including wrongful termination, discrimination, wage and hour claims, and contract disputes. We advocate for our clients in court, administrative hearings, and alternative dispute resolution forums.

Our firm is committed to helping both employers and employees navigate the complexities of labour law. Whether you need to prevent disputes or resolve them efficiently, our experienced attorneys provide the legal expertise and strategic solutions to protect your workplace rights and business interests.