Christian Beaudry's employment and labour law practice includes matters relating to occupational health and safety. He frequently appears on behalf of clients before grievance arbitrators and administrative tribunals such as the Commission des relations du travail and the Commission des lésions professionnelles. He also appears before the Quebec Superior Court and the Quebec Court of Appeal, particularly in matters involving judicial review and injunctions. In addition, he regularly acts as an employer spokesperson in conciliation, pre-arbitration mediation and collective bargaining.
He is also interested in the impact of technological change on the rights and obligations of employers, and in the impact of labour legislation on the use of information technologies.
From 1990 to 1995, Mr. Beaudry coordinated a multidisciplinary team that assisted clients in managing occupational health and safety claims. From 1996 to 2002, he was Chair of our information systems advisory committee and from 2002 to 2006, he was the Partner in charge of knowledge management and professional development for the entire firm. Mr. Beaudry is currently Montréal Chair of our employment and labour law group.
Speaking engagements
· Regular guest speaker for various professional associations
Rankings and recognitions
· Best Lawyers in Canada, 2012 - Labour and Employment Law, Worker's Compensation Law
· Medal of the Paris Bar (1981)
Memberships and activities
· Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines et en relations industrielles agréés du Québec
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)
· Canadian Bar Association
· Lecturer on administrative law and negotiation at the Quebec Bar Admission Course (1996-2000)
Related Publications
Employers' Obligations at Federal Election Time
Under the Canada Elections Act, every employee who is qualified to vote has the right to three consecutive hours to vote while the polls are open (see below for poll hours by time zone).
28/04/2011
Bargaining Rights of Unions Not Absolute
On February 18, 2011, the Ontario Divisional Court (the "Court") released its decision in Independent Electricity System Operator v. Canadian Union of Skilled Workers and Labourers' International Union of North America et. al.
19/04/2011
Inappropriate Facebook Use Leads to Termination of Employees
As Facebook's popularity continues to grow, so too do the consequences of its misuse by employees. This is highlighted by two recent arbitral decisions in which terminations were upheld on the basis of content posted on Facebook by employees while off-duty.
13/01/2011
The limits of employer free speech during union campaigns in Canada
For an employer that has successfully operated union-free, the prospect of its workplace becoming unionized is often confusing and frustrating.
02/07/2010
Hard pill to swallow: drug and alcohol testing by employers in Canada
Ogilvy Renault's Employment and Labour Law practice is one of Canada's largest management-side practices.
12/04/2010
Negligent infliction of mental distress and suffering
What outcome can a company expect when an employee alleges constructive dismissal due to intimidating or abusive management style? More specifi cally, what damages are available to employees in these circumstances? Until recently, Canadian employers were vulnerable to the possibility of employees
12/11/2010
The end of restrictive covenants in employment contracts?
The Supreme Court of Canada recently handed down a decision in Shafron v. KRG Insurance Brokers (Western) Inc.[i] in which it re-examined the issue of non-competition and non-solicitation restrictive covenants in an employment contract.
02/04/2009
News Flash - Provincial Elections in Quebec on December 8, 2008
Pursuant to the Quebec Election Act, every employer in Quebec must ensure that all persons in their employment who are qualified to vote are allowed 4 consecutive hours, excluding meal times, to exercise their right to vote while the polling stations are open, between 9:30 A.M. and 8:00 P.M.
01/12/2008
News flash: Employers' obligations at federal election time
Under the Canada Elections Act, every employee who is qualified to vote has the right to take three consecutive hours, while the polls are open, i.e., from 9:30 A.M. until 9:30 P.M. (if the electoral district is in the Eastern time zone)...
07/10/2008
Related News
Don Alberga joins Ogilvy Renault as a partner
Ogilvy Renault is delighted to announce that Don Alberga is joining the firm as a partner in the Montréal office and a member of the Occupational Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation team in the Employment and Labour Law Group.
30/04/2010