Benoit Turmel

Benoit Turmel practices labour and employment law, and notably represents private sector employers subject either to federal or provincial jurisdictions. His regular clients include several major companies in the restaurant, high tech, distribution, manufacturing, communications and cultural industries.

He regularly assists employers facing litigation under the Act respecting labour standards, the Civil Code of Québec, the Québec Labour Code and the Canada Labour Code. He advises clients on all employment-related issues, including the drafting of individual employment contracts, compliance with the disciplinary process, non-compete agreements and mass layoffs.

Aside from his experience in the adjudication of grievances and the negotiation of collective agreements, he is recognized for his ability to help business develop healthy communication and human resources management practices which are crucial to preserving non-unionised workplaces. His previous industrial relations training gives him a practical perspective when addressing issues of human resources and employment relations.

He currently shares responsibility for his Montreal practice group of some fifty lawyers and legal assistants.

Selected Experience

• Represents a number of major companies in the areas of restaurants, high technology, distribution, manufacturing, communications and culture, among others
• Represented the Government of Québec when unions in the public and paragovernmental sectors opposed the adoption of Bill 43 (An Act respecting the conditions of employment in the public sector)

Presentations

• Flash Training 2011 - Spring Session
• Flash Training 2010

Membership/Affiliations

• Québec Bar
• Canadian Bar Association