Labour and Employment Law

Practicing Labor Law Lawyers Serving Your Needs

Are you facing a labour or employment law issue? At our firm, we guarantee comprehensive representation at every stage of your case, whether before the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST), arbitration tribunals or the courts. Alepin Gauthier Avocats et Notaires stands out for its ability to provide legal advice and cutting-edge strategies in labour and employment law. Whether you are an employer or an employee, unionized or not, we approach each situation with a high level of professionalism, rigour, and integrity.

Furthermore, our firm is an invaluable asset to your business, as we can assist you in drafting various documents relating to employment law, both when hiring and when terminating an employee's contract. Our employment lawyers can provide you with expert advice on the drafting of a wide range of documents, such as employment contracts, key employee contracts, termination letters and releases, as well as policies governing the use of the Internet and IT tools.

Our expertise also allows us to advise you before the CNESST in the event of a work-related accident. If you are faced with a situation that would require your case to be submitted to the CNESST, an Alepin Gauthier lawyer will be able to guide you perfectly. We also understand the impact that professional illnesses can have, and we are committed to providing you with all the support you need in such cases.

The Alepin Gauthier law firm has a broad reach, offering its services in labour and employment law in Laval, Montreal and throughout Quebec and Canada.

Our team of experienced lawyers handles a wide range of labour and employment law matters, including the following:

• Representation before the CNESST for employment standards
• Handling cases of unfair dismissal or abusive dismissal
• In-depth analysis of termination and dismissal documents
• Development and writing of termination documents
• Negotiation and elaboration of individual employment contracts
• Interpretation and recourse in the event of non-compliance with non-competition clauses
• Assistance with work-related accidents, road accidents and professional illnesses
• Representation before the CSST (CNESST) and/or the CLP
• Defending your rights before arbitration tribunals
• Guarantee of confidentiality and respect for personal information
• Negotiation and interpretation of union collective agreements or in the event of a complaint against the employer
• Arbitration of litigation and settlement of grievances
• Application of appropriate disciplinary measures
• Developing policies regarding the Internet and the use of IT tools
• Litigation in courts of law regarding labour and employment issues
• Use of alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation, conciliation, and settlement conferences

Legal Advice on the Legalisation of Cannabis in a Workplace Environment

Our team of labour and employment lawyers can also advise employers on their obligations in relation to the use of cannabis in the workplace. We will guide you in taking strategic action, including, for example, implementing policies governing the use of cannabis in the work environment, so that you can take informed decisions that comply with the laws in force.