Louis Lafleur is a member of the Labour and Employment Law group. He focuses his practice on employment relationship management and the various challenges this represents for employers. He advises federally and provincially regulated organizations of all sizes, whether they are unionized or not. Clients appreciate his results-oriented approach and ability to devise effective strategies tailored to their operational needs.
Employers in the private, public and para-public sectors consult him on a variety of issues related to employment law and labour relations. In this regard, he provides his clients with insightful strategic advice on the management and organization of their workforce. He regularly represents employers before arbitration tribunals, the Administrative Labour Tribunal and the ordinary courts.
Louis is also a member of the Construction and Infrastructure group, where he focuses on issues related to health and safety on construction sites, and compliance with standards imposed by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec and the Commission de la construction du Québec.
His status as a member of the Order of Certified Human Resources Professionals (CHRP) reflects his desire to be up to speed on the latest developments in the labour market. This expertise is highly appreciated by managers and executives who retain his services for employment-related issues.
Louis considers himself privileged to be part of a team of rigorous and reputable legal advisors. These values inspire him in his commitment to contribute to the success of the firm’s younger professionals.
Louis frequently acts in employment-related litigations, whether before the Administrative Labour Tribunal or in grievance arbitrations. He also represents employers before the ordinary courts, particularly in matters involving the application of non-compete and non-solicitation clauses.
He helps employers interpret, apply and negotiate collective agreements. He advises clients on managing labour disputes and pressure tactics, including in strike and lock-out situations.
Louis assists employers in managing employment-related disciplinary and administrative measures, including handling internal investigations and drafting sanctions, if warranted.
He provides advice to employers on issues related to privacy and the protection of personal information in the workplace.
Louis regularly drafts employment or service contracts as well as employment-related policies, particularly as regards the protection of personal information and privacy, confidentiality and the use of technologies at work, teleworking and performance management, drugs and alcohol, workplace health and safety, and psychological harassment and sexual violence in the workplace.
Construction industry clients call on him for advice on the various regulatory aspects of the industry and on issues related to occupational health and safety, including penal offences.
LL.B., Université du Québec à Montréal, 2016