Services

Manitoba Human Resource Lawyers

Discreet. Timely. Professional.

Investigations

We conduct thorough, respectful and legally sound workplace investigations. Investigations can be required in many areas, but these often include:

Sexual harassment
Sexual and non-sexual violence
Bullying or intimidation
Conflict of interest
Abuse of authority
Harassment and/or discrimination based on a constitutionally protected ground such as race or gender
Theft or fraud
Policy or statutory breaches

We conduct our investigations using impartial and respectful interviews, gathering and reviewing relevant facts and evidence, making determinations of credibility, and drafting a final report upon which your business can rely.

Investigation Support

We also help organizations conduct their own investigations. We provide advice and direction to ensure your investigation is legally viable, well-reasoned and sound. This support can include:

Assisting in the development of an investigation plan
Drafting interview questions
Reviewing and assessing relevant evidence
Aiding in the assessment of credibility
Assisting in the report writing process

Employment Law

We represent employers and employees on a broad range of employment law matters, including:

Termination of employment
Appropriate severance
Employment contracts and policies
Non-competition and restrictive covenant clauses
Hiring practices
Manitoba Employment Standards Code issues
Canada Labour Code matters
Human Rights Code complaints

Workplace Policies

We are skilled in drafting, reviewing and revising workplace policies to ensure they are legally viable. This includes adapting policies to the ever-changing law relating to employment issues such as:

Workplace harassment and bullying
The use of mind-altering substances such as marijuana
Parental leave and leaves of absence
Overtime and time averaging agreements
Discipline and employment termination

COVID-19

COVID-19 and its impact on the workplace is at the forefront of many employer’s minds. We can provide advice to assist in navigating this new normal, including in the areas of:

Health and safety in the workplace
Working remotely
Paid and unpaid leave
Layoffs and termination
Reducing payroll
Responding to a positive COVID-19 diagnosis