Founder John Hyde is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a labour law specialist . He advises clients on labour and employment issues when companies merge or when one business buys another. Under Ontario's Labour Relations Act, 1995, a buyer can be bound by the seller's collective agreement, so the timing of legal advice matters. The firm also handles applications for certification, termination of bargaining rights, collective bargaining and labour arbitrations for employers.

"We enjoy getting involved early in a transaction. When a client brings us in before the closing date, we can go through the collective agreement with them and plan the first few months with the new team. That early work usually makes the transition smoother for managers and employees alike. It is one of the parts of this practice we like most," said a spokesperson for Hyde HR Law.

Before opening the firm, John Hyde was managing partner of another Canadian employment law firm. He has written articles for labour and employment publications and has spoken at seminars on the subject. Toronto Star readers have voted Hyde HR Law a Readers' Choice winner four years in a row. The firm also lists the Human Resources Professionals Association and the Ontario Bar Association among its professional associations.

Employers planning a purchase or sale can request a consultation through the employer intake form on the firm's website. The site also has an FAQ section written for Ontario employers.

About Hyde HR Law

Hyde HR Law is a Toronto labour and employment law firm with clients across Canada. Businesses that need an HR lawyer in Toronto come to the firm for workplace investigations, employment contracts, termination advice and human rights matters. Its labour work includes union grievances, arbitrations, collective bargaining and decertification applications. The firm also advises employees on wrongful dismissal and severance. For more information, visit https://hydehrlaw.com/ .