Labour and Employment Law

Because in the work environment, the timing of action can be just as important as the course of action itself, our team acts swiftly when the situation requires it. We help you anticipate risks, manage complex situations, and make informed decisions aligned with your objectives. In labour law, every decision can have repercussions on your teams, your organization, and your business. Our attorneys offer practical solutions tailored to your specific circumstances and designed to protect your interests.

Our Legal Services in Labour and Employment Law

Our labour and employment law team assists both private companies and public organizations—whether small, medium, or large, unionized or non-unionized—in the day-to-day management of their labour relations as well as in more complex employment-related situations. In particular, the team provides advice on drafting employment contracts and policies (such as those addressing psychological harassment and the use of artificial intelligence), managing disciplinary and administrative employee matters—including terminations—and addressing any other issues related to labour and employment law.

Our team also assists or supports companies of all sizes in managing their workers’ compensation and occupational disease claims, including claims for cost allocation.

It also advises employers and pension committees on the management and governance of pension and benefits plans and assists them in interpreting and applying their plans, as well as in resolving any disputes that may arise.

It closely monitors provincial and federal legislative changes and also offers training sessions and conferences tailored to our clients’ specific needs.

When disputes arise, our attorneys represent your interests before the Administrative Labour Tribunal, the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST), the Arbitration Tribunal, the Canada Industrial Relations Board, the Human Rights Tribunal, the Commission de la construction du Québec, Retraite Québec, and the courts of general jurisdiction.

Our team of labour and employment lawyers provides legal services in several areas that affect the daily operations of employers, including:

Labour Relations (Collective or Individual)

• Union Certification
• Collective Negotiation
• Grievance Arbitration 
• Strikes and Lockouts
• Employment Contracts
• Administrative and Disciplinary Measures
• Termination of Employment

Occupational Health and Safety and Worker Protection

• Psychological or Sexual Harassment
• Occupational Health and Safety 
• Work-Related Injuries (Workplace Accidents and Occupational Diseases) 
• Life and Disability Insurance 
• Pension Plans and Employee Benefits 

Fundamental Rights and Equity in the Workplace 

• Employment Discrimination 
• Reasonable Accommodations

Compliance

• Implementation of best practices
• Legal opinions on applicable legislation
• Drafting and reviewing policies

Training

• Training tailored to clients’ needs

Choosing Stein Monast means:

Receiving advice tailored to your reality as an employer, whether it involves preventing disputes, managing a sensitive situation, or making strategic decisions regarding labour relations. It also means benefiting from support tailored to your human resources management and compliance challenges.

Our expertise is recognized by Best Law Firms Canada, which ranks us among the top regional law firms in labour and employment law.