LABOUR RELATIONS

Labour relations can be adversarial.  It can also be collaborative and solution-focused. We work with our clients and the bargaining agents representing employees to achieve outcomes that address the interests of all workplace parties.  Where a dispute can only be resolved with the intervention of a third party, we focus on narrowing the issues to best solve the underlying problem.  We have a proven track record of success in cases involving discipline, discharge, probationary releases, job postings, human rights issues, harassment, discrimination, legislative compliance and innumerable collective agreement interpretation issues. 

Our expertise with labour relations includes the following:

  • Union organizing and certification
  • Unfair labour practice litigation
  • Successor rights applications
  • Related employer applications
  • Administration of collective agreements
  • Grievance arbitrations

We have expertise in multiple sectors and the applicable legislation including:

  • Labour Relations Act, 1995
  • Hospital Labour Disputes Arbitration Act
  • Fire Protection and Prevention Act
  • Public Sector Labour Relations Transition Act
  • Ambulance Services Collective Bargaining Act, 2001
  • Police Services Act
  • Crown Employees Collective Bargaining Act, 1993

In addition to our technical expertise and advocacy, we collaborate closely with our clients to ensure their strategic objectives are aligned with their labour relations obligations. Our focus is on helping your business effectively plan for and navigate change.

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