Utilities

Having represented numerous clients in the utilities sector over the years, our lawyers are familiar with the legal issues unique to these highly regulated industries, as well as with relevant legislation including the Electricity Act, 1998 and the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998. Our clients include both federally and provincially regulated employers, and range from power utilities and waste services providers to renewable energy companies and energy regulators.

Our work in the utilities sector includes providing support and guidance on day-to-day employment and labour law issues including but not limited to employment standards, executive compensation, health and safety, information management and privacy compliance, human rights, pay equity, as well as labour relations. We also represent our utilities sector clients during rights and interest arbitrations, collective bargaining, wrongful dismissal litigation, as well as proceedings before labour boards, other administrative tribunals and the courts.

Sign up for our Newsletters

 Subscribe to receive up-to-the minute information by email about developments in labour and employment law and notice of firm events.

Subscribe
Subscribe to lists

By entering your email, you consent to receive commercial electronic messages from Emond Harnden, including news, updates, and insights from the firm. You may withdraw your consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails.

Please refer to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.

Emond Harnden Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2027 Editions

We’re pleased to announce that several Emond Harnden lawyers have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™.
Read More

Federal Government Introduces Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Clauses and Other Employment-Related Restrictions

Earlier this year, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue tabled Bill C-31, Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2 (“Bill C-31”). While Bill C-31 introduces amendments to various pieces of legislation, it notably includes a proposed ban on most non-compete clauses and other employment-related restrictions under the Canada Labour Code (the “Code”).
Read More

Context and Mutual Intentions Matter: Ontario Court of Appeal Provides Much-Needed Clarity on Termination Clause Enforceability

In a decision that will be welcomed by employers, the Ontario Court of Appeal has provided much-needed clarity on the interpretive framework for termination clauses in employment agreements.
Read More

Federal Government Introduces Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Clauses and Other Employment-Related Restrictions

In Stribling v. Starbucks Coffee Canada Inc. (“Stribling”), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirmed that a settlement agreement can become legally binding through clear and unequivocal email correspondence, even where a formal release has not yet been signed.
Read More

Flight school training not ‘flying’ under collective agreement: Arbitrator

TOP STORY ALPA filed a grievance alleging that pilots on the Jazz Pilot System Seniority List should provide flight training at Cygnet Aviation because the flying was on behalf
Read More
All our news