Employment Law
The alcohol and hospitality sectors carry distinct employment challenges. Seasonal staffing, tip and commission structures, workplace safety in production environments, and regulatory obligations that layer on top of standard employment law.
We advise wineries, breweries, and alcohol-sector businesses on the full spectrum of employment matters, from hiring through to termination. Our goal is to keep your workplace practices compliant, defensible, and aligned with how your business operates.
Our services include:
- Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, offer letters, and workplace policies
- Advising on compensation, benefits, bonus, and tip-sharing arrangements
- Terminations, layoffs, and severance negotiations
- Workplace misconduct investigations and disciplinary processes
- Privacy and employee data protection compliance
- Compliance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Human Rights Code, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Independent contractor classification and misclassification risk
- Non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements