Labour & Employment

Labour and employment lawyers advise employers, unions, executives, and institutions on workplace policies, terminations, collective bargaining, grievances, human rights, occupational health and safety, investigations, and employment aspects of transactions.

Lawyers draft policies and agreements, advise on terminations and workplace issues, conduct investigations, support bargaining, and represent clients in workplace disputes.

• Research employment standards, labour board, and human rights issues
• Draft workplace policy summaries and employment agreement clauses
• Prepare grievance, arbitration, or investigation materials
• Support employment diligence in corporate transactions

Best fit for students who like practical human problems, advisory work, writing, dispute resolution, and fast-moving client questions.

Work can be more advisory and people-focused than some corporate practices, though investigations, injunctions, bargaining, and hearings can create intense periods.

• Interest in workplace dynamics and practical client advice
• Ability to handle sensitive facts with judgment
• Examples of balanced problem solving

• How much advisory work do students see compared with disputes work?
• What industries drive the employment practice in this office?
• Do students assist with workplace investigations or policy projects?

Educational overview only. Firm-specific practice mix should be verified through current recruiting and practice materials.