Labour and Employment Law Services
A Montreal boutique labour lawyer firm focused on employment matters for executives, professionals and employers. 75+ years of experience across Quebec.
Dismissal and Termination
Negotiated departures, contested terminations, and severance work for executives and senior professionals.
Executive Dismissal
Representation of senior executives, VPs and C-suite officers in negotiated departures or contested terminations. Severance, non-compete waivers, equity acceleration. See related issue: executive dismissal specific issues.
Wrongful Dismissal
Dismissals without just and sufficient cause – the most common dispute in Quebec employment law. Article 124 of the LSA gives a 45-day window. Hundreds of files run at the TAT and in court.
Constructive Dismissal
The Farber c. Cie Trust Royal (SCC, 1997) framework applied to current files. Substantial change in conditions, demotion in fact, forced relocation, salary reduction.
Severance Pay
Negotiation using the Bardal factors. Common recovery ranges from 6 to 30 months of total compensation depending on the executive profile and any restrictive covenants.
Workplace Conduct and Health
Harassment, discrimination and occupational health – the recurring conflicts inside the workplace.
Psychological Harassment
Article 81.18 LSA, including the 2026 reform under Bill 42. Two-year deadline to file with CNESST.
Age Discrimination
Quebec Charter, Article 10. Frequent in restructurings and forced retirements. We focus on documentation and comparable analysis.
CSST / CNESST
Workplace accidents, occupational illnesses, complex cost recovery for employers. Includes cost optimization.
Where We Practice
Montreal head office, dedicated practice across Quebec.
Sherbrooke · Longueuil · Laval · Lévis · All Service Areas
Talk to a Labour and Employment Lawyer
Free initial assessment. Call +1 (514) 700-6753 or use the contact form on the home page.
