Successorship obligations under the Labour Relations Code and the Canada Labour Code may be so significant to a prospective purchaser that they may be deal breakers. Strategic and careful structuring of transactions can minimize or avoid otherwise costly obligations. Our firm is a recognized leader in this area. We have acted in numerous acquisitions and consolidations on behalf of a large North American trucking concern, the merger of major Canadian telecommunications carriers, the disposition of the assets of a major mining company, and the cross-Canada reorganization of a major hotel management firm. Immigration Companies need their executives and managers to assist in operations throughout North America.
Employers compete for highly skilled employees in the international marketplace.
While there has been some liberalization of the movement of employees across borders, governments continue to impose strict, and sometimes onerous, restrictions and guidelines. When companies send their employees overseas or bring foreign workers to Canada, the company must ensure that their employees can legally work. The regime created under the Worker's Compensation Act , entirely employer-funded, provides that workers who sustain injuries in the course of employment or who are disabled by occupational diseases are entitled to compensation. The Workers Compensation Board has the jurisdiction to make health and safety regulations, inspect workplaces, issue orders, and impose fines and other penalties. Our lawyers have extensive experience dealing with all aspects of workers' compensation and are uniquely qualified to provide comprehensive advice to employers.