Employment & Labour
Canada Guide 2025 : Québec
Band 4
About
Provided by Dentons Canada LLP
The Dentons Employment and Labour group in Quebec regularly represents management in connection with employment and benefits related litigation, corporate and governmental investigations, executive compensation and counseling projects.
Our notable areas of expertise include the public sector, health services, manufacturing, professional services and transportation. Our team is recognized in the market particularly for health and safety law as well as work on behalf of federally regulated entities.
Comprised of a group of experienced lawyers with expertise in high-risk matters, our Workplace Investigations team provides a range of offerings to clients, including external workplace investigations, investigative support for internal investigations, workplace policy audits, workplace privacy policy audits, workplace investigation training, and respectful workplace training. The Dentons team successfully advises employers on their workplace policies and obligations and helps them protect businesses when issues arise.
With our global presence and network, we are one of only a few firms that can provide multinational businesses with a coordinated solution to all their employment and benefits needs throughout the world. Clients are attracted by our strong technical skills and we strive to build lasting relationships.
Chambers Review
Dentons is adept at handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including termination disputes, employment agreements and policy reviews. The law firm also advises on the employment aspects of M&A transactions. Its lawyers are active across a range of sectors, such as hospitality and entertainment.
Work Highlights
- Dentons advised BBA on a range of labour matters, including employment policy standardisation and termination agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dentons has a good handle on what is occurring within the market and provides guidance relative to current case law."
"The team at Dentons provides a wealth of knowledge and immediate attention to our needs."
"Dentons has a good handle on what is occurring within the market and provides guidance relative to current case law."
"The team at Dentons provides a wealth of knowledge and immediate attention to our needs."
Notable Practitioners
Virginie Dandurand is noted for her wide-ranging employment practice. She is well placed to advise on matters relating to human rights and executive dismissals.
"Virginie Dandurand has an incredible business acumen. She helps us mitigate potential issues as well as quickly resolve and settle pending litigation."
"Virginie Dandurand takes the time to explain things thoroughly and provides us with sound, logical recommendations."