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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