Littler is the world’s largest labour and employment law firm, serving employers across Canada and internationally. With offices in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, the firm provides coast‑to‑coast coverage, bilingual service, and regionally nuanced advice tailored to the country’s diverse labour and employment landscape.
With a singular focus on the workplace, Littler advises a broad range of domestic and multinational employers on the full spectrum of workplace law, including labour relations, union strategy, collective bargaining, employment standards, human rights, workplace investigations, restructurings and cross‑border workforce issues.
The Canadian practice is anchored by a distinguished team of experienced attorneys, working across jurisdictions, leveraging technology‑enabled tools and coordinated multijurisdictional teams.
LABOUR
Labour law is a core pillar of Littler LLP’s practice and a key differentiator in the Canadian market. The firm advises employers on union certification and decertification, collective bargaining, labour arbitrations, strikes and lockouts, unfair labour practice complaints, and proceedings before labour boards and tribunals across Canada.
The team has deep experience guiding employers through strategic labour planning, restructuring in unionized workplaces, and labour issues arising from mergers, acquisitions and other business transitions. Littler consistently delivers practical, management advice that aligns labour strategy with broader business objectives.
EMPLOYMENT LAW
The firm advises employers on the full spectrum of employment law, from day‑to‑day compliance to complex litigation and strategic workforce matters, counseling on employment standards, wrongful dismissal claims, human rights issues, workplace accommodation, executive employment, restrictive covenants, compensation structures and policy development, among others.
The team assists with workforce restructurings, mass terminations and reductions in force, providing clear and commercially grounded guidance during periods of organizational change. Littler also conducts workplace investigations, including harassment and discrimination matters, with a focus on defensibility and practical resolution. The firm frequently advises multinational employers on cross‑border employment issues.
IMMIGRATION
The firm’s business immigration practice provides employers with integrated support on workforce mobility and compliance. Littler lawyers advise on work permits, labour market impact assessments (LMIAs), intracompany transfers, temporary foreign worker programs and related regulatory requirements.
The immigration team works closely with Littler’s employment and labour lawyers to address immigration considerations arising from hiring, restructuring, compliance audits and cross‑border operations.
LEADERSHIP
Stephen Shore, Office Managing Partner in Canada, plays a central role in Littler’s growth and national strategy. He is not only a highly regarded labour and employment lawyer, but his leadership has also been instrumental in expanding Littler’s Canadian footprint.
TORONTO
Littler’s Toronto office anchors Littler’s national presence and plays a strategic role in the firm’s long‑term growth across Canada.
The Toronto office works closely with management, HR professionals and in-house counsel, advising on employment contracts, recruiting and hiring, terminations, employment standards, workplace policies, downsizing and restructuring, human rights, privacy, and workplace investigations, drawing on experience across both public and private sectors.
Ontario’s practice has a strong emphasis on preventive counseling, regularly assisting employers with strengthening compliance programs, improving policy frameworks and fostering workplace cultures grounded in respect, ethics and risk mitigation. This proactive approach helps clients stay ahead of evolving labour and employment laws while supporting efficient, fair and well‑governed workplaces.
MONTREAL
The Montreal team focuses on Quebec’s distinct civil law framework, language law requirements and rigorous provincial labour standards, translating these into clear, actionable strategies for employers. The practice is known for practical, bilingual, business‑focused advice on a broad spectrum of employment issues.
The team serves Canadian and multinational employers across sectors including manufacturing, retail and consumer goods, financial services, and technology, and coordinates seamlessly with Littler’s global platform on cross‑border workforce needs.
VANCOUVER
The Vancouver office strengthens the firm’s presence in Western Canada and supports employers navigating British Columbia’s labour and employment frameworks. The office advises on labour management, employment litigation, workplace investigations and strategic workforce planning.
The Vancouver team works closely with colleagues across Canada to support national employers and those with operations spanning multiple provinces, reinforcing Littler’s ability to deliver consistent, coast‑to‑coast, regionally nuanced service.
