Melissa Beaumont
Lawyer
she/herMelissa practices in the areas of labour and employment law and human rights law.
Profile
Melissa is a Partner in the Labour & Employment practice group and practices in all areas of workplace law, for clients with unionized and non-unionized workplaces. Melissa represents employer clients in industries such as health care, post-secondary education, manufacturing, transportation and municipal relations. Melissa regularly acts as counsel in matters before grievance arbitrators, the Manitoba Labour Board and the Manitoba Human Rights Commission. Melissa has considerable experience in related areas such as human rights (particularly workplace accommodation matters), accessibility, collective bargaining, workplace safety & health, workplace privacy and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues.
Melissa also maintains a practice of assisting individual employees with employment contract and severance package reviews and wrongful dismissal litigation. Melissa also acts for a union in the federal sector providing member representation during disciplinary proceedings.
Given her balanced approach to representing both employers and employees, Melissa is also passionate about neutral work and is available to act as a workplace mediator, workplace investigator and labour arbitrator.
Highlights of Melissa’s work in the community include: significant involvement with the Manitoba Bar Association, including serving as President; board member of Ronald McDonald Charities Manitoba and Capital Campaign committee member; board member of Food & Beverage Manitoba. Melissa believes that strong mentorship makes great lawyers, regularly acting as mentor to law students, as a principal to articling students, and is part of the firm’s Students Committee.
Additional Information
CPHR Certificate of Completion in Workplace Investigations, June 2024
B.Comm (Honours) (with Distinction), University of Manitoba, 2005 (Gold Medal: Marketing Program)
LLB, University of Manitoba, 2008
Manitoba, 2009
Named in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as one of the Leading Lawyers to Watch this year in Employment Law as she was recognized as a 2023 Lexpert® Rising Star.
Food & Beverage Manitoba
- Board Member (current)
Manitoba Bar Association
- Law Day Co-Chair 2013 & 2014
- Lawyer’s Play Committee Member, 2014-2016
- Executive Committee Member 2014-2019 (President: 2017-2018)
Ronald McDonald House Charities Manitoba
- Board Member, 2015-2021
- Selected positions include: Governance Committee Chair, Communications Committee Chair, Secretary, Vice-President
- Article12|09|2024
Employers (including municipalities) are required to provide a workplace free from harassment. Part of this obligation is implementing a written harassment prevention policy. Under The Workplace Safety and Health Regulations,… Learn More
- Article11|21|2024
On November 7, 2024, the Manitoba government passed Bill 37, officially known as The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2024. This legislation introduces significant updates to The Labour… Learn More
- Article08|12|2024
Lex Mundi Global Practice Guides offer essential practice and industry information that legal and business professionals require as they embark on creating effective global strategies. This complimentary question and answer… Learn More
- Article11|23|2023
The Modern Slavery Act Consumers and investors alike have become increasingly concerned with ethical supply chains, particularly as the appeal and importance of ESG intensifies in many sectors. Internationally, the… Learn More
- Article02|18|2022
The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (the “AMA”) has established certain standards to achieve accessibility for Manitobans disabled by a barrier. The Accessible Employment Standard Regulation came into force on May… Learn More
- Article12|03|2021
Top 10 Employment Law Basics Your business has grown and you are now thinking of taking on your first employees – congratulations! But where to start? Employment law in Manitoba… Learn More
- Article11|05|2021
Under the Regulation to The Employment Standards Code (the “Code”), an employee on lay-off is normally deemed to be terminated if the lay-off lasts more than 8 weeks in a… Learn More
- Article04|16|2020
Hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic Despite many employees being laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic, some industries are seeing an increase in demand, which requires additional staffing to meet… Learn More
- Article05|21|2019
The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) was created to achieve an accessible society for all Manitobans disabled by a barrier. Over time, a number of standards will be enacted under… Learn More
- Article09|10|2018
Private organizations in Manitoba are now required to comply with the Accessibility Standard For Customer Service. The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) strives to achieve an accessible society for all… Learn More
- Article02|29|2016
Your business has grown and you are now thinking of taking on your first employees – congratulations! But where to start? Employment law in Manitoba is regulated by a combination… Learn More
- Article03|01|2011
What You Post On Facebook Could Lead To Discipline At Work I will admit it. Everyday, along with tens of millions of others, I log onto my Facebook account to… Learn More
- Article11|01|2010
For the most part, The Labour Relations Act protects the freedom of speech of individuals – which includes that of employers, too. Under The Labour Relations Act, an employer is… Learn More
- Event10|04|2024
Date: Friday, October 4, 2024 Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Location: The Met, 281 Donald St., Winnipeg Thompson Dorfman Sweatman is proud to sponsor the Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation’s A… Learn More
- Event03|20|2024
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. CST Location: Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP, 1700-242 Hargrave Street Cost: Complimentary for CCCA Members TDS Lawyers, the Manitoba Bar… Learn More
- Event03|01|2024
Description & Key Takeaways TDS invites you to attend our Annual Labour & Employment Seminar: 2023 Year in Review. Join us for a comprehensive seminar addressing pivotal workplace topics. Don’t… Learn More
