Workplace Protection, HR Compliance & Employment Support

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Experienced guidance for employers and employees. From prevention and compliance to workplace investigations and dispute resolution.

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D&DCPD Workplace Protection & Compliance Group helps organizations strengthen their workplace practices and helps individuals navigate employment concerns with clarity and confidence.

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Based in Ottawa and serving clients across Canada, we provide bilingual support informed by experience in labour and employment law, human resources, investigations and workplace conflict.

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Book a Free 30-Minute Consultation

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Workplace Decisions Require Experience and Sound Judgment

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Employment matters affect more than policies and paperwork. They influence business continuity, professional reputations, financial security and the relationships that keep a workplace functioning.

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D&DCPD is led by Darcy Daoust, a former labour and employment lawyer with more than 15 years of experience in employment matters, workplace disputes, investigations and organizational risk.

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That experience informs how we assess a concern: the facts, the applicable requirements, the quality of the documentation and the practical consequences of the available options.

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We help clients address immediate concerns while considering how today’s decisions may affect tomorrow’s outcome.

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For Employers: Strengthen Compliance. Manage Workplace Risk.

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Clear agreements, effective policies and consistent management practices provide a strong foundation for workplace decisions.

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We work with business owners, executives, boards, managers and HR teams to identify gaps, implement practical improvements and respond appropriately when concerns arise.

 

Our employer services include:

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• Employment contracts and contractor arrangements: Employment agreements, independent contractor agreements and worker-classification reviews.

• Policies and HR compliance: Employee handbooks, workplace procedures, compliance audits, employment standards, human rights and pay equity support.

• Workplace investigations: Impartial investigations into harassment, violence, discrimination and other alleged misconduct.

• Employee and labour relations: Performance management, discipline, workplace communications and support in unionized environments.

• Accommodation and return to work: Disability-related concerns, leave management, accommodation processes and return-to-work planning.

• Workplace health and safety: Safety policies, incident-response procedures, prevention measures and WSIB-related documentation and support.

• Termination and organizational change: Separation planning, documentation, restructuring support and employment-dispute preparation.

• Mediation and training: Conflict resolution, facilitated discussions and practical education for managers and employees.

• Regulatory and dispute support: Assistance with Ministry inquiries, inspections, complaints, orders, charges and related preparation, with legal counsel involved where required.

 

Our recommendations reflect your workforce, operations and priorities, with support available to put them into practice.

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For Employees: Understand Your Options. Make Informed Decisions.

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A workplace concern can affect your income, health, professional reputation and plans for the future. Understanding the situation and your options can help you respond with greater confidence.

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We take the time to listen, review the relevant information and help you determine a practical course of action.

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Our employee services include:

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• Termination and severance: Support in understanding termination documents, identifying concerns and preparing for next steps.

• Harassment and discrimination: Assistance with workplace complaints, toxic-workplace concerns and supporting documentation.

• Discipline and performance management: Support in responding to allegations, warnings, suspensions and performance improvement plans.

• Disability and accommodation: Assistance with medical leave, accommodation requests and return-to-work concerns.

• Workplace investigations: Preparation for interviews, organization of evidence and assistance with written responses.

• Employment changes and constructive dismissal: Support when duties, compensation, working conditions or the employment relationship change.

• Contracts, pay and working conditions: Assistance with employment documents, wages, hours and employment standards concerns.

• Workplace injuries and WSIB matters: Help organizing information, preparing documents and navigating administrative processes.

• Union and regulatory processes: Assistance preparing concerns, organizing records and communicating with a union or the appropriate body.

 

Whether you are considering a complaint, responding to your employer or deciding what to do after losing your job, we help you approach the next step with preparation and perspective.

 

Prevention, Response and Resolution

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Address concerns early

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D&DCPD was founded on experience with disputes that might have been prevented—or their impact reduced—through clearer agreements, better documentation, appropriate processes and timely intervention.

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We help clients identify concerns while there is still an opportunity to address them constructively.

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Respond when a problem develops

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When a complaint, investigation or employment dispute is already underway, priorities change. We help establish what happened, identify immediate concerns, organize the evidence and assess practical options.

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The focus is a considered response that accounts for the facts, the risks and your objectives.

Prepare for the next stage

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Some matters can be addressed through workplace processes, communication or negotiated resolution. Others require specialized legal assistance.

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Where legal advice or representation is required, we help clients prepare their files and coordinate with external counsel.

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Why Clients Choose D&DCPD

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Experience that informs the approach

A background in labour and employment law, combined with practical workplace experience, supports careful assessment and clear recommendations.

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Support tailored to the circumstances

We consider your objectives, the working relationship, the available evidence and the financial and operational implications of each option.

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Clear communication in English and French

We explain issues and next steps in straightforward language, with professional bilingual service throughout the engagement.

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Flexible service arrangements

Support is available for individual matters, defined projects and ongoing needs. Fees and scope are discussed in advance, with no required monthly retainer.

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Practical follow-through

Our work includes documents, communications, training and implementation support to help you act on the recommendations.

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Start With a Free 30-Minute Consultation

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The initial consultation is an opportunity to explain your concern, identify immediate priorities and discuss the type of assistance that may be appropriate.

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We will discuss:

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• The situation and what you would like to achieve.

• Any immediate concerns or time-sensitive issues.

• Whether D&DCPD’s services are suitable for your needs.

• The proposed next step, scope of work and fees if further assistance is appropriate.

 

If another professional is better placed to assist, we will tell you. There is no obligation to proceed.

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Discuss Your Workplace Concern With Us

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Whether you are strengthening workplace practices or responding to a difficult employment situation, we can help you identify a practical way forward.

➡ Book Your Consultation Now

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📞613-866-8637 to talk to someone now.

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At D&DCPD our mission is simple:

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🛡️ Protect your business.
💬 Support your people.
⚖️ Simplify compliance.

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D&DCPD Workplace Protection & Compliance Group is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Where a matter requires legal representation or advice reserved to a lawyer, we can assist clients in identifying the appropriate next step and, where appropriate, work alongside external legal counsel.

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