OUR STORY
Turner, A Human Resources Law Firm™ is an employment and labour law firm in Toronto, Ontario. We provide counsel and representation to management and employers with respect to all aspects of Canadian employment and labour law. This includes advising, representing and litigating on behalf of clients with respect to: employment law; labour relations; wrongful dismissal; employment standards; human rights; workplace policies and procedures; employment contracts; performance management; and workplace safety and insurance matters.
We take pride in having a close working relationship with our clients and providing cost effective, strategic advice.
We offer solutions to what are often complex legal issues.
We also provide in-house training seminars which can be customized to meet our client’s needs.
We strive to assist employers to develop and articulate clear policies that communicate expectations and protect the employer’s interests. We work with our clients to develop practical and workable responses to employment issues.
We are in your corner. We take our job very seriously. Simply stated, your success is our success.
Our advice is customized to suit the specific needs and culture of your workplace.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Employment Law Advice and Litigation
Advice, counsel and representation with respect to all aspects of the employment relationship; termination of employment; wrongful dismissal representation; statutory compliance; non-solicitation agreements; drafting documentation; workplace investigations.
Workplace Investigations
Advice for and assistance with conducting impartial workplace investigations into a variety of matters. We assist clients internally, or can act as external third-party investigators.
Labour Relations
Collective agreement negotiation; collective agreement interpretation; grievances & arbitration; union organizing drives; strike and lockout management; unfair labour practice allegations; successor and related employer applications; union certification; conciliation and mediation.
Employment Standards Legislation
Legislative interpretation and guidance to ensure ongoing compliance, including related policy-drafting and implementation. We also provide representation in all related employment standards matters including Ministry of Labour Investigations and employee claims.
Mediation
Independent mediation of workplace disputes including those related to constructive and wrongful dismissal claims, disagreements over employee status, and human rights allegations.
Human Rights
Assistance with policy development and implementation, and interpretation of the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure ongoing compliance. We also provide advice and representation when faced with employee human rights challenges.
Workplace Policies & Procedures
Drafting effective and legally-compliant policies and procedures and providing advice and assistance with policy implementation, updates, and employee challenges to or non-compliance with workplace policies.
Health & Safety in the Workplace
Advice, representation, and policy development and implementation related to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) matters and related health and safety issues, such as COVID-19 Vaccination, workplace Violence, Harassment, and Sexual Harassment, and workplace incidents and injuries.
Employment Contracts
Drafting effective and binding employment contracts; contract interpretation; distinguishing between employees and independent contractors; renewing employment contracts.
Disability & Absenteeism Management
Establishing effective policies; distinguishing between innocent and blameworthy absenteeism; obtaining a prognosis; frustration of contract.
Pay Equity
Legislative interpretation and guidance to ensure ongoing compliance.
Canada Labour Code
Advice for Federal undertakings and assistance with interpretation and compliance.
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Legislative interpretation and guidance to ensure ongoing compliance, including related policy development and implementation.
Performance Management and Progressive Discipline
Advice and guidance as to how to engage in effective job performance management and structure proper progressive discipline; establishment and communication of related policies.
Employment & Labour Aspects of Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Restructuring
Advice and representation with respect to employment and labour issues in relation to the purchase and sale of a business.
Additional Expertise
With 25 years of experience under our belt, we offer more than just legal advice. Contact us for more details or visit our Additional Expertise page by clicking the button below.