We represent and advise Indigenous organizations on a wide array of employment matters, including:

Employment workshops We will come to your community to run workshops for management and staff on those issues that are important to you, including harassment and conflict of interest policies, progressive discipline and codes of ethics.

Employment Policies We work closely with your organization’s leadership and administration to develop and implement policies that will improve your organization’s employment ecosystem and limit future liabilities.

Human Rights We have a thorough knowledge of human rights law and represent Indigenous employers on a variety of human rights’ matters before tribunals and courts.

Contracts We assist with the drafting and structuring of employment contracts, whether permanent or temporary.

Advising We provide strategic advice and representation to Indigenous organizations before and after termination, including progressive discipline, termination of employment, responding to Canada Labour Code inquiries and appearing before tribunals and courts on employment claims.

Jurisdiction We advise on employment standards in all jurisdictions (federal, provincial and territorial), and on on the complex factors affecting which set of rules applies to any employment relationship.

Our lawyers have a wide breadth of cost-effective and practical employment law experience for Indigenous governments and organizations and can assist your agency or government with any employment issue that you have.

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