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| Labour law |
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For years, our firm has played a leading role in the labour law sector, especially representing employers in health care and social services institutions, financial institutions and private enterprises.
Labour law being an important sector of our firmís activities, our lawyers have developed an expertise in the area of human rights and civil liberties.
In addition, we are constantly asked by our clients for advice on questions of daily management and restructuring.
Our approach with our clients and our experience enable us to find practical solutions in order to protect their interests and help them reach their goals. |
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| Collective bargaining |
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Our lawyers have negotiated and concluded many collective agreements at different levels : provincial, local and in the private, public and parapublic sectors.
The firm has held a management seat at different bargaining tables for a number of years in the health care and social services sectors.
Labour arbitration and litigation before administrative tribunals specialised in labour relations |
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Our lawyers act as employersí consultants in the daily management of labour relations.
In the event of a grievance, arbitration or a hearing before a labour commissioner, our team of lawyers will prepare for the hearing in close collaboration with our clients and in their best interests.
Administrative reorganisations, mergers, acquisitions and transfers of companies. |
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Our lawyers act as consultants for every organisational change that may occur for our clients. They are always looking for practical and innovative solutions.
Labour disputes, essential services and injunctions. |
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Our team of lawyers is well placed to intervene before the Conseil des services essentiels or before the Superior Court in injunction matters. The firm shows great availability for these litigious matters that must be handled quickly.
Human rights and civil liberties, pay equity. |
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Our lawyers advise our clients in
the elaboration of policies in order to comply with
applicable laws. They also assist them in the case of
a complaint or an investigation.
Our team has organised numerous conferences on labour
relations and on the Charters of Human Rights and Freedoms.
Members of our labour law team collaborate
in the important publication
Les droits de la personne et les relations de travail,
Šditions Yvon Blais, under the supervision of one of
the authors, Me Jean-FranÁois Pedneault
Individual labour contracts
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| Our lawyers act as employerís counsellors in the negotiation and drafting of labour contracts, as well as employment termination. In the event of litigation, they represent employers before various tribunals. |
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