A centerpiece of Littler Canada’s practice is our ability to help employers take preventive measures to avoid costly litigation and administrative penalties, while improving productivity and helping to build a workplace of mutual respect and high ethical standards. At Littler, we understand that mitigating workplace risks includes not only compliance with labour and employment laws, but also maintaining a culture of compliance, respect, and strong ethical values. Littler provides services designed to address the increasing government pressures to maintain compliance and ethics programs, and help our clients comply with the various legal requirements under the ever-expanding body of labour and employment laws, regulations, and legislation.

A signature aspect of Littler Canada’s practice is our ability to help employers comply with the entire spectrum of human rights obligations mandated by human rights legislation, including among others, the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Human Rights Act, and take precautionary measures to maintain compliance and deter violations. We have significant experience in providing focused, proactive counselling to assist employers in meeting their obligations. Additionally, we regularly counsel clients regarding legal questions involved in the formulation and implementation of workplace diversity initiatives. Littler monitors Human Rights Commission and Tribunal developments around the country, and reviews, analyzes, and reports on significant legislative developments and Human Rights Tribunal decisions.

Littler Canada represents nearly 400 employers in Canada, from small companies to large corporations, in virtually every major industry in provincial and federal courts. Because of our exclusive focus on workplace issues, we have anticipated trends over the years that have helped our clients navigate the fluid changes in employment law. We help employers avoid needless legal action, minimize their risks, and successfully resolve matters in arbitration and in court. Above all, we are always aware of our clients’ business needs, working with management to create innovative solutions that accommodate their overall operations.

Littler Canada provides a broad spectrum of services specific to the staffing industry in Canada, taking into account the specific legislation affecting staffing companies, especially in Ontario. We represent the unique interests of staffing companies with government bodies, including in relation to legislative changes that have affected the temporary staffing industry over the years. We provide legal consultation and legal implementation of the initial workforce design, including legal risk assessments of business staffing options, drafting and revising associated contracts, onboarding procedures, forms, and policies. Additionally, we provide legal risk assessments and audits of existing staffing and temporary worker relationships prior to the receipt of an audit or claim.

Littler Canada helps employers comply with the many requirements, legislative amendments, regulations, and policies under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and Part II of the Canada Labour Code. Our lawyers provide employers with the full range of services needed to address emerging workplace health and safety (OHSA) issues, while protecting them from potentially hefty penalties. We also handle workers’ compensation claims swiftly, economically, and with our clients’ best interests in mind. We provide counselling and representation before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal. Additionally, Littler helps employers navigate the interplay between workers’ compensation and numerous other overlapping employment laws, such as OHSA, ESA, and the Human Rights Code. We also advise employers on the rights and responsibilities of employers and workers regarding workplace injuries, disability accommodation, and return to work requirements for employees on workers’ compensation leave.