Labour and Employment Legal Services
O’Neill Associates is the only law firm in Northwestern Ontario practising exclusively in labour and employment law. We bring to the table a deep understanding of the realities of working in Thunder Bay and Northern Ontario, and decades of experience.
Employment Law
- advice regarding compliance with governing workplace legislation and standards (both federal and provincial)
- preparation and negotiation of employment contracts
- drafting and design of workplace policies
- advice regarding workplace disciplinary matters
Termination and Wrongful Dismissal
- advice regarding “just cause” and options on termination of employment
- representation before the courts in constructive and wrongful dismissal claims
- negotiation and settlement of wrongful dismissal and related claims
Labour Relations
- advice and representation during the grievance procedure and at grievance arbitration hearings
- advice and representation during collective bargaining
- advice and representation during discipline and termination of employment
- representation in all matters of Ontario Labour Relations Board proceedings including unfair labour practices, bad faith bargaining, certification, and decertification
Human Rights
- advice in relation to discrimination and sexual harassment claims
- assistance with modified work plans, accommodation and undue hardship issues
- representation in proceedings before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and Canadian Human Rights Commission
Workplace Safety Law
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Claims
- Workplace inspections and hazard analysis
- Developing a health and safety budget
- Analyzing the number of workplace injuries and accidents occurring at the workplace
Workplace Investigations
- Workplace Investigations Training
- Conducting Workplace Investigations into Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Workplace Violence
- Workplace Assessments
- Investigative Support