What We Do - Ogletree Deakins

We are well-versed in Canadian employment law, and have experience in the following areas, among others:

Advising on all stages of the employment process in Canada, from recruitment to employment, termination and post-employment
Handling employment issues arising out of workplace restructuring due to corporate transactions and cross-border employment issues, including lay-offs
Advising on non-competition and non-solicitation agreements and analyzing risk of hiring employees bound by restrictive covenants
Advising on collective bargaining agreements, unionization, and grievance arbitrations within numerous Canadian industries
Preparing employment agreements, offer letters, incentive compensation plans, handbooks, termination notices, and severance agreements for use in multiple provinces within Canada
Advising on various types of leave, including pregnancy and maternity leave, in different provinces
Assisting with the employment-related aspects of establishing a corporate entity within Canada
Advising on tax implications of employment strategies for clients in numerous different industries
Advising on data privacy and electronic communications policies
Advising on background checks and drug and alcohol testing in Canada
Providing advice and assistance on inbound and outbound Canadian immigration, as well as other global labour mobility issues
Advising on equity agreements in Canada