Mr. André Johnson practises mainly in the field of labour and employment law. He advises and represents various organizations in the private sector as well as in the public and parapublic sectors.
Mr. Johnson has considerable experience as a litigant before several courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada. He also acts on a regular basis as spokesman or strategic advisor in connection with the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.
Mr. Johnson is a frequent conference speaker and training instructor. His submissions featured different topics dealing namely with psychological harassment, absenteeism management, the obligation to provide reasonable accommodation and the due diligence concept in criminal matters.
He was selected several times by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers list, namely in 2012 and 2014, as best lawyer of Quebec City, in the area of work-related injuries and in the year 2015, in again in the area of work-related injuries and as Lawyer of the Year in the field of Employment Law. Me Johnson also received the title of Lawyer of the Year in the field of Employment Law for 2024. Furthermore, Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Mr. Johnson an AV Peer Review Rating. This rating, which identifies a lawyer with very high to preeminent legal ability, is a reflection of the experience and integrity of whom it is awarded.
Mr. Johnson was recognized in the prestigious legal directory The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 for work in Labour and Employement Law; Workers` Compensation Law.
He was also recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 for his previous contributions, along with his work in administrative and public law.