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Labour and Employment

Merrick Jamieson offers our clients an unparalleled advantage in labour & employment law. We understand the people and the sensitivities behind business and government processes.

We have worked extensively in the complex world of administrative boards, labour unions and tribunals- for a spectrum of clients from-national corporations, financial institutions and unions to individuals.

Each member of our dedicated team contributes a uniquely diverse and solid background of labour & employment experience.

Our approach provides the necessary depth of knowledge required to manage and resolve the myriad of issues (and emergencies) that occur within business relationships and transactions.

We advise clients on:

  • All Employment & Labour Issues
  • Employment Contracts
  • Hiring & Firing
  • Fiduciary Responsibilities
  • Executive & Director Responsibilities
  • Foreign Worker Transfer & Immigration
  • Just Cause
  • Reasonable Notice
  • Management Rights
  • Unions
  • Union Certification & De-certification
  • Collective Agreements
  • Human Rights
  • Workers Compensation
  • Benefits & Insurance
  • Discipline & Rewards
  • Layoffs & Mass Termination
  • Restructuring
  • Discrimination & Harassment
  • Absenteeism
  • Disabilities
  • Duty to Accommodate
  • Pickets, Injunctions & Work Disruptions
  • Strikes & Lockouts
  • Occupational Health and Safety

"WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH ANGER AT INJUSTICE AND OPPRESSION AND EXPLOITATION OF PEOPLE SO THAT WE MAY WORK FOR JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND PEACE."

- Joseph Blount Cheshire