Best Lawyers in Canada for Labour and Employment Law

Carolyn Kay is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She advises employers on the wide range of legal rights and responsibilities associated with their relationship with employees and unions. Carolyn regularly appears as counsel on behalf of employers in a variety of forums including rights and interest arbitrations, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Ontario Labour Relations Board and the Pay Equity Hearings Tribunal. Carolyn provides ongoing advice to...

Ted Kovacs is an experienced labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Waterloo office. He regularly advises employers in all matters of employment and labour law, both in unionized and non-unionized workplaces. Ted provides strategic advice including assisting employers in the start-up of new operations and restructuring of current operations. His practice includes Ontario Labour Relations Board matters (with a particular emphasis on union organizing issues), collective agreement ...

John Monger is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Labour and Employment Law. John is a labour lawyer focused on representing the interests of workers and unions. He has successfully navigated countless cases through mediation and arbitration, and has built a reputation for delivering strategic, sensible and resolute representation to his clients. John regularly speaks at advocacy training programs and educational seminars. He h...

Rob was head of the Parlee McLaws LLP Labour and Employment Group for over 20 years and has extensive experience in the practice of labour and employment law. Rob advises a wide variety of federally and provincially regulated clients on labour and employment matters including grievance arbitrations, Part III Canada Labour Code adjudications, human rights complaints and hearings, wrongful dismissal litigation, dismissal planning, collective bargaining, privacy complaint hearings, defence of oc...

Me Robert E. Boyd exerce en droit du travail et de l’emploi pour aider les employeurs de divers secteurs à mettre en place de bonnes pratiques, à prévenir les litiges et à prendre des décisions stratégiques lors de conflits. Avocat et conseiller en relations industrielles agréé, il propose des solutions pragmatiques et concrètes pour résoudre des situations complexes. Me Boyd conseille ses clients sur tous les aspects...

Kevin MacNeill has helped employers solve human resources problems for nearly 30 years. He is a member of the bars of Ontario, Quebec and New York and regularly practices law in both English and French. Kevin has extensive experience in all areas of employment and labor litigation, including grievance arbitration, union certifications, pension litigation, wrongful dismissal lawsuits, discrimination claims, occupational safety and health defense, and workers’ compensation. He has litigat...

Éric Lallier assists employers in Quebec and elsewhere in Canada and advises them on a wide range of legal matters, including the interpretation and application of collective agreements and employment contracts, court actions, occupational health and safety issues, grievance arbitration, and penal matters. He also acts for clients of the firm before various administrative and judicial tribunals. In his practice, particular focus is given to specific areas of the law, including civil pr...

A partner at Woods LLP, Eric serves a wide range of industries, including financial services and natural resources. He also handles employment-related matters for employers as well as senior management. Eric is a frequent author and speaker on topics such as evidence, civil procedure and international arbitration. An accomplished trial and appellate lawyer, Eric has developed a particular expertise in domestic and international arbitration. His experience includes acting for Canada in the NAF...

Kathryn Bird (she/her/hers) is an employment, human rights, and labour lawyer in Ogletree Deakins’ Toronto office. Kathryn is a recognized leader in workplace law in Canada and was the winner of a Lexpert Rising Star award in 2020. Kathryn advises employers, social service providers, school boards, and municipalities regarding issues arising from the employment relationship and the provision of services to the public. Kathryn also assists school boards, colleges, and universities with l...

With decades of experience in labour and employment law, John Batzel is your go-to advisor for all things related to the employment relationship. From contract negotiation to wrongful dismissal claims, his practical approach helps avoid or resolve problems efficiently. He has also advised purchasers and sellers on employment and labour matters of all sizes, including complex mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. ­­­­John has extensive courtroom experience across multiple ...

Gulu Punia is a leading commercial and employment litigator in Alberta, representing clients at all levels of Court in Alberta, including as lead counsel at trial before the Court of Queen's Bench. From shareholder disputes and oppression remedies, to fraud claims and claims for breach of contract, Gulu acts for clients in obtaining extraordinary remedies such as attachment orders and Anton Piller orders in cases involving fraud.

Carl Trudeau is a partner in the Labour, Employment & Human Rights Group in our Montréal office. As part of his practice, Carl advises clients in the private and public sectors on labour relations, union certification, collective agreement negotiations, occupational health and safety, and termination claims. Additionally, he provides strategic advice on pay equity matters at both the provincial and federal levels. He also represents employers before administrative tribunals special...

Jordan M. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Jordan M. practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jordan M. Smith since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jordan M. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Mtre Dominique Monet practises in labour and employment law. He represents a wide range of clients in several sectors of the economy as well as various government agencies. He has a great deal of experience in the conciliatory and litigation aspects of legal work. He has extensive experience before nearly all labour and employment decision-making bodies: arbitrators, administrative tribunals, labour relations boards and superior courts. He regularly pleads before the Superior Court and the Co...

Katherine is a partner practicing in the McKercher LLP Regina office and a member of the Health Law Practice Group, Insurance Defence Practice Group, and Labour and Employment Practice Group. Her practice focuses on health law, professional regulation, labour and employment law, and insurance defence. She is a member of the Canadian Bar Association and the Regina Bar Association. Katherine was invited to join the partnership in 2021. She has represented clients at all levels of the Saskatchew...

With two decades of experience in labour and employment law, Judith Parisien brings sound and pragmatic guidance to management-side labour law and employment litigation matters. Her comprehensive counsel encompasses areas such as employment standards, wrongful dismissal, employment contracts, workplace investigations, workplace policies, labour arbitrations, conflict resolution, negotiations, and human rights. Fluently bilingual, Judith advises clients in both French and English. Judith has d...