Labour Law

LexisNexis Canada provides reliable resources in labour law, offering in-depth analysis of legislative frameworks, collective agreements, employer obligations, and employee rights. These resources support stakeholders in conflict management, informed decision-making, and compliance with workplace legal standards.

Legal Research

Canadian Case Law

LexisNexis Canada offers an extensive collection of court cases and hard to find decisions:

- Every case reported by Canadian legal publishers since 1970, including the case report Canadian Native Law Reporter

- Pre-1970 cases that have been cited in decisions after 1970

- Over 140 boards and tribunals decisions from all jurisdictions including the Canada Specific Claims Tribunal and the Alberta Metis Settlements Appeal Tribunal.

Secondary Materials

Access over 600 full-text textbooks and looseleaf publications that covers over 30 areas of law. This collection also includes over 1,000 legal reviews and journals. The Labour law collection includes over 27 publications such as:

- Canadian Labour Law Reporter

- Annotated British Columbia Labour Relations Code

- Canadian Collective Bargaining Law: Principles and Practice (Rayner, Rayner, Knight, MacDonald)

- Palmer and Snyder: Collective Agreement Arbitration in Canada (Snyder)

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

Halsbury's® Laws of Canada is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For Labour law there are several relevant volumes including Labour, Discrimination and Human Rights and more.

Court Documents: Pleadings, Motions and Facta

Our court documents collections includes pleadings, application records, orders, written submissions, affidavits and more, from provincial and federal courts from all Canadian jurisdictions.

International Content also available:

The U.S. Labor & Employment Law collection provides Canadian lawyers with expert guidance on workplace discrimination, wage laws, labor relations, and benefits — supporting cross-border compliance and employment litigation strategy.

Practical Guidance

Complete work efficiently with practice notes, checklists, annotated precedents, and drafting tools from 380+ practitioners and 180+ Canadian law firms.

This content helps legal professionals draft with confidence, stay compliant with evolving legislation, and manage labour relations effectively.

This content is contained in our Employment module. A specialized legal resource designed to support lawyers in managing complex labour law matters. It offers:

50+ Practice Notes, Precedents, Checklists, and Flowcharts, including:

- Responding to an Application for Certification Checklists (for all Canadian jurisdictions)

- Responding to Grievances Checklist

- Minutes of Settlement (Individual and Policy Grievances)

Negotiation Tools with annotated clauses and strategies:

- Guidance on collective bargaining, labour arbitration, and mediation

- Leverage clause-level insights to draft settlements for labour disputes effectively

Toolkits & Resource Kits to streamline workflows, such as:

- Labour Relations Resource Kit

- Workplace Investigations Resource Kit

- Violence and Harassment Toolkit

Canadian Legislative PULSE^®

Stay ahead of legislative changes across all Canadian jurisdictions.

Bill Tracking

With real-time tracking, custom alerts, and a searchable database of bills and regulations, you'll never miss a critical update. Whether you're advising clients or shaping policy, Canadian Legislative PULSE® delivers the insights you need — fast. With customizable alerts and cross-jurisdictional coverage, this is an essential tool for tracking union-related reforms, workplace standards, and compliance obligations—empowering you to advise employers, unions, and employees with confidence.

Tracking Statutes Affected

Labour law is shaped by evolving statutes, collective bargaining frameworks, and regulatory oversight at both federal and provincial levels. Canadian Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:

- Canada Labour Code (for federally regulated sectors)

- Labour Relations Acts (provincial)

- Occupational Health and Safety Acts

Legal News

Law360™ Canada, a premier offering from LexisNexis, delivers award-winning journalism and real-time legal insights tailored specifically for Canadian legal professionals. It offers various insights:

Real-Time Legal News:

Stay on top of breaking developments with coverage of key legal events — often within 24 hours — across all major practice areas.

In-Depth Analysis:

Gain a 360-degree view of the law with expert commentary and deep dives into emerging legal trends, helping you anticipate changes and advise clients with confidence.

Comprehensive Coverage:

From regulatory updates to litigation trends and legislative changes, Law360 Canada covers the full spectrum of legal news, empowering you to make informed decisions quickly.

Tailored Alerts & Newsletters:

Receive daily updates and real-time alerts customized to your practice areas, jurisdictions, and clients — so you never miss what matters most. You can also subscribe to our Labour & Employment Law Newsletter for insights on these topics.