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Our firm has considerable experience and expertise providing advice and representation to construction industry employers and the unique labour relations and employment environment in which they operate.

Our services include:

Preparing employment contracts specific to the construction industry
Responding to applications for certification and applications for the termination of bargaining rights
Providing advice and representation in litigation before the Ontario Labour Relations Board including in respect of grievance arbitration, unfair labour practice complaints, sale of a business applications and jurisdictional disputes
Representing employers facing charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act

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