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Experience in the Workplace

Shields O'Donnell MacKillop LLP is a boutique management-side labour and employment law firm. Our lawyers are leaders in the field, assisting employers of all sizes, from small businesses to large corporations. We act for both non-union and unionized employers. The firm also represents senior management and executive employees in negotiating fair compensation and severance.

Our advantage comes from understanding your business and its needs.

SOM employs a proactive approach: we aim to reduce workplace litigation by advising management and human resources professionals on all aspects of workplace law. Our team provides practical advice on employment contracts, discipline and dismissals, labour relations and regulatory compliance, in order to reduce or avoid the costs of dispute resolution.

However, if litigation is required we have more than 100 years of collective experience in acting on behalf of clients in complex, high-stakes labour and employment litigation. Our advocacy skills are respected in the legal community and our professionals are committed to achieving results for our clients.

Recent Blogs

July 07, 2023

Open Season on Employers: New Prohibitions Against No-poach and Wage-fixing Agreements Come into Effect Soon

By Nicole Jakobek and John Eglinski-Brown

Despite the need to stay competitive, control costs and retain talented employees at the head of their field, employers or representatives on their...

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May 31, 2023

The Right to Remain Silent: Layoffs, Constructive Dismissal and Condonation

By Lexa Cutler and John Eglinski-Brown

Temporary layoffs, and the associated legal rights of employees and employers, have been a topic rife with uncertainty in the era of COVID-19. The ...

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November 15, 2022

The Globe and Mail Canada’s Best Law Firms 2023

We are honoured to announce that Shields O’Donnell MacKillop has been recognized by the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Magazine as...

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