Employment Law

We assist with preparing and conducting proceedings between employers and employees. We review documents relating to wages, compensation and other employment claims, and handle pleadings, evidence and hearings in accordance with the circumstances of each matter.

We advise and represent clients in reinstatement claims following termination of employment. We review the grounds for dismissal and supporting documents and assist with mediation and litigation.

We assess severance and notice pay claims by reviewing length of service, remuneration, termination notices and the circumstances of termination. We assist with document review, claims and objections, mediation and litigation.

We review working arrangements, payroll records and other evidence relevant to overtime claims. We advise on claims and defences and assist with mediation and court proceedings.

We advise on disputes concerning periods of employment and social security records. We assist in evaluating evidence of employment and preparing and pursuing proceedings for the determination of insured service periods.

We assess the circumstances of workplace accidents, relevant records and the parties' potential liability. We assist with compensation claims, defences and related dispute resolution proceedings.

We review claims alleging bad faith in the termination of employment in light of the dismissal process and the circumstances of the case. We assist with preparing claims and defences and conducting the resulting proceedings.

We advise on drafting, reviewing and negotiating collective bargaining agreements. We assist with disputes concerning the interpretation and application of their provisions and the conduct of related proceedings.

We advise employers on day-to-day employment relationships, personnel practices and workplace policies. We assist with drafting contracts, notices and internal rules to help prevent disputes.

We assist employees in understanding their rights and obligations under the employment relationship. We advise on pay, working conditions and termination and assess the remedies available in each case.

We draft employment contracts tailored to the role and the parties' requirements and review existing agreements. We help define working conditions, remuneration and obligations clearly to reduce the risk of future disputes.

We review relevant documents and workplace practices in disputes arising from occupational health and safety obligations. We assist with assessing liability and conducting the related proceedings.

We assess termination for just cause by reviewing the circumstances, supporting documents and the course of the employment relationship. We assist with termination notices, evidence and disputes arising from the termination.