Robert E. Boyd
Lawyer, Partner
Robert E. Boyd practises labour and employment law, helping employers in a variety of sectors to implement best practices, prevent disputes and make strategic decisions during conflicts. As a lawyer and Certified Industrial Relations Counsellor, he offers pragmatic, concrete solutions to complex situations.
Mr. Boyd advises his clients on all aspects of employment relations, as well as collective labour relations. He has also been an investigator on sexual harassment and violence cases for many years.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Boyd worked for multiple well-reputed firms before joining Cain Lamarre in Montreal in 2015. In addition to his litigation skills, he acts as a strategic adviser on collective bargaining and corporate restructuring. His many publications and conferences on labour and employment law bear witness to his expertise. Mr. Boyd has a Bachelor of Laws degree from McGill University and a Bachelor of Industrial Relations from the Université de Montréal, and is actively involved in his community.
He is a member of the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés (CHRP). He is passionate about labour law, and shares his knowledge through training and conferences, thus contributing to the development of best practices in labour relations.
Education
2007
- Barreau du Québec
- Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines
2006
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Université McGill
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Law (BCL), Université McGill
2003
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations, Université de Montréal
Teaching, conferences and publications
2024
- Drug and alcohol issues in the transportation industry, Conference for transportation industry professionals, Association du camionnage du Québec
- Surveillance and artificial intelligence in the transportation industry, Canadian Transport Lawyers’ Association annual convention, Canadian Transport Lawyers’ Association
2023
- New French language requirements in Quebec and the challenges they pose for employers, Recent developments in labour law, Barreau du Québec
- Psychological harassment in Canada: an overview, Canadian Employment Lawyers’ Association annual convention, Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers
- Recent developments in Canadian labour law, Annual convention, Worklaw
2021
- The Act respecting labour standards: a retrospective and perspective on the latest amendments, Recent developments in labour law, Barreau du Québec
2016
- Sexual harassment in the workplace - complaint review and investigation, Training for Certified Human Resources Professionals, Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés
- Modernizing the grievance arbitration process, Labour relations seminar, Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés
Engagements
Since 2022
- Ambassador, YWCA Montreal
Since 2021
- Partner, Montréal International
Since 2018
- Member, Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers
Mentions
2024
- Best Lawyers – Labour and Employment Law