HR Compliance & Workplace Protection for Employers

 

We provide practical, legally informed support to help you manage workplace obligations, address difficult situations and make sound employment decisions.

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Running a business involves decisions that affect your employees, operations and potential liability. Clear contracts, effective policies and a consistent approach help you manage those decisions with greater confidence.

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If you have asked any of the following questions, we can help:

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• Are our employment contracts current, enforceable and consistent with Ontario employment standards?

• Do our workplace policies provide clear direction when a harassment or violence complaint arises?

• When should we investigate off-duty conduct?

• How should we address poor performance or misconduct fairly and consistently?

• What should we consider before terminating employment or alleging just cause?

• Are we meeting our workplace safety, accommodation and return-to-work obligations?

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D&DCPD helps employers identify gaps, understand their options and take practical steps to reduce workplace risk.

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How We Help Employers

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Employment Contracts, Policies & Compliance Reviews

Review and develop employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, workplace policies and employee handbooks. Identify gaps in employment standards, occupational health and safety, human rights and day-to-day HR practices.

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Workplace Investigations  

Conduct impartial investigations into workplace harassment, violence and other misconduct concerns, with a fair process, careful documentation and findings grounded in the available evidence.

 

Performance Management & Discipline

Help managers address performance concerns and misconduct through clear expectations, appropriate documentation and a consistent, proportionate response.

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Workplace Conflict & Mediation

Support employers in addressing difficult workplace relationships, resolving disputes and improving communication before problems escalate.

 

Employee Office Hours & Early Resolution

Give employees a trusted, accessible place to raise workplace concerns before they become larger problems. D&DCPD provides scheduled virtual office hours as an extension of your workplace protection and employee-relations framework. Employees can speak directly with an experienced workplace professional about concerns, workplace questions, policies, interpersonal conflict, accommodation, health and safety issues or situations they are unsure how to address.

 

Training & Workshops

 
Provide practical training on harassment and violence prevention, management responsibilities, workplace conduct and compliance.

 

Accommodation, Return to Work & Workplace Safety

 
Assist with accommodation processes, return-to-work planning, incident reporting and safety policies that reflect the needs and risks of your workplace.

 

Termination & Employment Disputes

 
Help employers assess risks, prepare documentation and plan employment separations carefully. Support dispute resolution and coordination with legal counsel where required.

 

Clear Guidance for Complex Workplace Obligations

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We help employers understand how Ontario’s employment standards, occupational health and safety, human rights and pay equity requirements affect their workplace.

 

Our approach connects those obligations to the decisions you make every day: hiring, supervising, responding to complaints, managing absences and addressing employment concerns.

 

You receive clear priorities, practical recommendations and support with implementation.

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Why Organizations Choose D&DCPD

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• Experienced leadership: Led by Darcy Daoust, a former labour and employment lawyer with practical HR and workplace dispute experience.

• Support tailored to your business: Services reflect your workforce, operational needs, budget and the complexity of the matter.

• Flexible engagement: Project-based and hourly support, with no required monthly retainer.

• Bilingual service:  Professional support in English and French for employers in Ottawa, the Ottawa Valley and across Ontario.

• Practical follow-through:  Clear documents, actionable recommendations and ongoing assistance when needed.

 

Protect Your Business. Strengthen Your Workplace

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Whether you need a compliance review or assistance with an immediate workplace concern, start with a conversation.

 

Book a Free 30-Minute Consultation

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Discuss your concerns, identify priorities and explore how we can assist. There is no obligation to proceed.

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You can also contact us to request your Free Ontario Small Business Compliance Starter Kit.

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Email:  info@dndcpd.com 
Telephone: 613-866-8637

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D&DCPD Protect what you've built