We strive to be your strategic partner. That means fully understanding your business, your workforce, and your long-term objectives—so we can deliver clear, practical advice that aligns with your culture, supports your people strategies, and mitigates legal risk in a constantly evolving regulatory landscape.- Andrew Bratt, National Practice Group Leader — Employment, Labour & Equalities (Canada)
Employment, Labour & Equalities
Don’t let workforce challenges stall your progress
Unlock the full potential of your people with practical, forward-looking employment and labour law services for your business.
Employment and labour law is about more than policies and procedures. It’s about people. Whether you’re navigating a complex restructuring, responding to a reputational crisis, or addressing a sensitive human rights matter, you’re not just dealing with the law—you’re dealing with perceptions, reputations, and real human impact.
That’s why you need legal advice that goes beyond the transactional. You need lawyers with the emotional intelligence and the experience to guide you through difficult situations with clear, grounded solutions that reflect the realities of your workplace.
Experience you can depend on
As your business and workforce evolve, so do the challenges you face. That’s why we provide forward-thinking employment solutions that align with your broader objectives. Here’s how we do it differently:
- Human-focused, relationship-driven: Our approach is rooted in an awareness of both the human and business impact of legal decisions. We invest in understanding how your organization operates and provide advice that reflects the commercial, social and political realities you’re working within. This perspective helps us support you through complex and sensitive matters—from evolving employee expectations to the challenges of leading people through change, and beyond.
- Full-service solutions: We understand your organization’s legal needs extend beyond the workplace. That’s why our Employment team works seamlessly with colleagues across our full-service firm to deliver holistic and integrated advice. From strategic transactions to complex disputes, we offer a one-stop-shop for legal support that puts your people and your business on the same path forward.
- Global reach and perspective: With offices around the world, we offer a far-reaching platform for managing cross-border employment issues. As your business expands, we help you stay ahead of market-related risk and uncertainty—delivering clear, informed solutions through a single point of contact. We’re also a trusted partner to law firms globally—including a strong network of U.S. firms—who rely on our cross-border capabilities and deep understanding of international regulations and business practices to help them better serve their clients.
- Flexible services, built for business: We take an entrepreneurial approach to service delivery, one that mirrors how your business actually operates. This includes flexible pricing models, including flat fees and monthly retainers, for better cost predictability. We also proactively develop useful tools—including checklists, templates, and policy packages—as well as workshops and training modules that prepare your team to respond confidently to new legislation and emerging workplace challenges.
Invested in your success
Discover a legal team that sees the bigger picture—with insight into how decisions affect your people, your workplace culture, and your business as a whole. That means a clear point of view, sophisticated expertise, and thoughtful guidance to help you weigh risks and achieve your goals. Explore our tailored services:
Workplace investigations
Handle sensitive workplace matters with confidence through impartial, legally sound investigations designed to stand up to scrutiny.
Employment advisory & compliance
Labour relations & union negotiations
Workplace health & safety
Human rights & accommodation
Employment litigation & dispute resolution
Cross-border employment strategy
Workforce restructuring & downsizing
Trade in transition
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