Clients Pursuing Labour Legal Services in Mississauga
Gary Bennett is an established labour lawyer who has been providing legal services to clients in the Mississauga area for many years. He is incredibly well-respected in this field, as he continues to represent both employees and employers. Through his many years of experience, he has developed professional relationships with local employees, unions, and employers throughout the Mississauga area. Mr Bennett has developed an informed perspective on labour relations matters, which he uses to advise his clients.
What Is a Labour Lawyer and Why Would I Need One?
Labour law governs and regulates the relationship between employers and unions in the workplace. Labour unions represent a wide range of employees, including teachers, police officers, construction workers, and many skilled tradespeople, among others. Labour laws are generally used to protect unionised employees against mistreatment from their employers. Labour lawyers generally represent either unions or unionised employers. The goal of labour lawyers is to assist employers and unions in working together while enforcing the terms and conditions of the collective agreement. The collective agreement is a contract between an employer and a union that governs working terms and conditions for unionised employees and the employer.
For employers, there are several situations where a consultation with a labour lawyer may be necessary. Some of these situations include:
- When an employer receives a grievance from the union alleging a breach of the collective agreement, such breaches may include, but are not limited to, mistreatment, discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, bullying, and hazardous working conditions.
- When an employer wants to terminate the employment of a unionised employee for any reason, including, but not limited to, unsatisfactory work, unlawful behaviour in the workplace, sexual harassment in the workplace, or theft.
- When negotiating the terms and conditions of a collective agreement with a trade union
All available options should be discussed during a consultation meeting with a labour lawyer before an employer takes steps to discipline or terminate an employee. Setting up a consultation is a great first step toward discovering these options. Call Mr Gary Bennett at (365) 800-2090 today to schedule a consultation.
