Labour and Employment Law

Whether you're an employer or an employee, our firm's experienced labour and employment law team will focus on your specific needs, and provide you with up to date, constructive, and practical legal services.

In a world of increasingly complex and costly labour relationships, we feel that it is crucial, more so now than ever, to provide our clients with the help, respect and consideration they deserve, and to provide them with the superior representation and advice they need. We're deeply committed to these goals, and strive to serve our clients' best interests as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

We're ready to assist you in any way we can with respect to employment or employment dispute issues, and offer effective services and solutions such as:

	Client representation before the Canadian Labour Board, Ontario Labour Relations, Ontario Human Rights Commission, Board of Inquiry and before the Courts of Justice of Ontario.
	Interpretation and/or preparation of legal documents including offers of employment, collective agreements, employment contracts, severance agreements, HR policies and notices of termination.
	Negotiation during contract discussions, contract renewals, severance packages, collective bargaining situations and employment terminations.

Advocacy

Our team has a well-earned reputation for being well-prepared, thorough and aggressive in representing our clients before various levels of Courts and various tribunals at both federal and provincial levels, including the Canadian Labour Board and the Ontario Labour Relations Board.

Experience

Russell Raikes has a wealth of experience representing both employers and employees. He has been practicing for more than 20 years. He has represented clients before all levels of Courts including the Supreme Court of Canada. Russell is ably supported by his Department.

To better represent our clients and achieve a fuller understanding of their individual needs, our team has focussed on different aspects of the employer-employee relationship.

Contact Us

If you require the services of experienced labour, employment and/or human rights lawyer, please contact Russell Raikes by e-mail or by telephone at (519) 672-9330. If corresponding by e-mail be sure to include your name, your telephone number and a brief message.