Emilie Paquin-Holmested

Specialization

• Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining
• Employment Advice and Litigation
• Occupational Health and Safety and Workers Compensation
• Human Rights

About Emilie's Practice

Emilie Paquin-Holmested is a member of the Labour, Employment & Human Rights practice group. Her practice is  primarily focused on federal and provincial labour relations, employment law and human rights law. In addition to providing strategic and preventative advice, she represents clients in litigious matters before the civil courts and administrative and arbitration tribunals and guides them during collective bargaining.

 A member of the Quebec Bar, the Young Bar of Montréal, the Bar of Montreal and the Canadian Bar Association, Emilie Paquin-Holmested speaks French, English and Spanish.

Education

• 2009 B.C.L., LL.B. McGill University
• 2004 BA, History and Spanish Dalhousie University

Major Publications & Speaking Engagements

• Author, "Arbitration awards: a permanent part of an employee file," Northern Exposure Blog, July 3, 2016
• Quoted, "Employee Benefits in Canada Versus United States," HR Daily Advisor, July 23, 2013
• Author, "Did he quit, or was he fired?" Northern Exposure Blog, September 9, 2012
• Co-Author, "Forced Landing of Air Canada Pilots Over the Age of 60," Northern Exposure Blog, September 15, 2011
• Co-Author, "What to Do When Your Canadian Employee Is Accused of a Crime," Northern Exposure Blog, March 18, 2011
• Co-Author, "Blowing Holes in Collective Agreements," Northern Exposure Blog, October 4, 2010

Professional Recognition