Social Services

Social services organizations play a vital role in our community. That is why we are proud to provide legal services to a number of employers in this sector, including children’s aid societies, women’s shelters, community living facilities, youth services providers, family counselling entities, as well as organizations working in the developmental services sector, or assisting those with dealing with addiction, mental health, homelessness, or age-related issues.

Our experience means that we are able to provide exceptional legal services to our clients in the social services sector in all areas of labour, employment, human rights, and privacy law, including as it relates to:

  • Employment contracts and workplace policies
  • Labour relations issues, including collective bargaining, interest arbitration and grievance arbitration
  • Human rights complaints
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Temporary layoffs and recalls
  • Wrongful dismissal litigation
  • Performance management and terminations
  • Ontario Human Rights Tribunal proceedings
  • Workplace investigations
  • Management training

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