Geneviève Dechêne
Partner
Geneviève Dechêne
Partner
Ms. Dechêne advises and represents employers across the province in all aspects of labor relations, with significant expertise in the education sector.
Equipped with strong advocacy skills, she regularly appears before grievance arbitrators and specialized tribunals. She also enjoys providing her expertise to support employers at the first sign of difficulty in managing their human resources.
Ms. Dechêne frequently conducts training sessions and occasionally serves as a spokesperson or advisor during collective bargaining negotiations. A complementary portion of her practice is also dedicated to administrative and public law.
- Negotiation and interpretation of collective agreements
- Labour and employment standards
- Grievance arbitration
- Interpretation of labour and employment laws
- Administrative or disciplinary measures and dismissals
- Complaints regarding illegal or unfair labour practices
- Education law
- Duty to accommodate
- Workplace harassment
- Workplace policies and procedures
Degree Programs
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Bachelor of Laws
(Université Laval, 2011)
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Erasmus
(Université de Montpellier, 2010)
Conferences
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2025
Entry into Force of Bill 47: An Act to reinforce the protection of students, particularly regarding acts of sexual violence. -
2025
Grievance Arbitration: A comprehensive overview and practical advice. -
2024
Student Protection and its Impact on Labor Relations: Navigating a path full of obstacles (Recent developments in education and higher education law).
(418) 692-4180
Ext:4220
Areas of expertise
- Negotiation and interpretation of collective agreements
- Labour and employment standards
- Grievance arbitration
- Interpretation of labour and employment laws
- Administrative or disciplinary measures and dismissals
- Complaints regarding illegal or unfair labour practices
- Education law
- Duty to accommodate
- Workplace harassment
- Workplace policies and procedures