Employment Law

Over the past 34 years, Emond Harnden has built a reputation as a leading employment law firm by providing its clients with specialized expertise, advice and advocacy that have set a new standard within the legal community.

Members of the Firm have extensive experience with all areas of employment law, including but not limited to employment contracts, employment litigation, employment standards, workforce adjustments and terminations, workplace investigations, workplace management, and workplace policies.

Our clients include all types of employers in both the public and private sectors, whether they are subject to provincial or federal regulation.

 

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Training related to access to airports’ restricted areas not “training” under collective agreement: Arbitrator

TOP STORY The Union representing flight crew filed a grievance arguing that time spent renewing the ID card required to access airports’ restricted areas should be compensated as time worked. It also claimed that the training required by the Toronto Airport during the renewal process should be deemed to be training counting towards flight hours […]
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Air Canada to Dispute $426K Penalty From Airline Regulator Stemming From 2025 Events

TOP STORY Air Canada says it rejects a claim by the country’s airline regulator that it failed to live up to its rebooking obligations during a labour disruption last summer and it will push back accordingly on a formal penalty it has been handed. Air Canada to dispute $426K penalty from airline regulator stemming from […]
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For Cause Provision Defines “Cause” Too Broadly, Rendering Entire Termination Provision Illegal Under the Canada Labour Code

Recently, termination provisions in employment contracts have been subject to increased scrutiny by the courts. As a result, there are a growing number of decisions detailing the ways in which these provisions can inadvertently contravene applicable employment standards legislation. Post-Waksdale, the outcome in such cases is typically the unenforceability of the termination provision as a […]
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If Your Employee’s in Quebec, So Are You.

Employers with cross-border employees or remote-working employees should take note of the Quebec Superior Court’s recent decision inCicale v. Swiss International Air Lines Ltd., 2025 QCCS 4421. This case confirms that an employee will likely be entitled to the employment protections of the Civil Code of Quebec where they physically perform their work from the province of Quebec.
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Building a Culture of Safety and Trust: Leadership Lessons for Maintenance Professionals

TOP STORY Technical expertise keeps aircraft flying in our industry, but it’s workplace culture that keeps people motivated, safe, and dedicated to performing good work. Without a positive and strong culture, companies struggle to safely meet maintenance schedules. That culture comes directly from a company’s leadership.  Building a culture of safety and trust: Leadership lessons for maintenance professionals – Vertical Mag Decisions Appeal, workers’ compensation – Guiddir et Héli-Express inc., 2026 QCTAT 1094 Commission denied […]
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