Successfully argued the leading case involving the accommodation of pregnant firefighters on 24-hour shifts (disability and family status accommodation), establishing that firefighters must remain able to perform the essential duties of the emergency response position.
Work
We offer legal services that include advice, courtroom and tribunal advocacy, negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, policy development and strategic planning. Below are examples of work we have performed for our clients.
Advises minor and major sports organizations regarding internal governance, policies, compliance, human rights and anti-doping matters.
Provides training to film and television productions regarding respect in the workplace.
Successfully represented a private-sector client at Summary Hearing before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
Successfully represented an employer before the Federal Court in a judicial review of a decision of the Canadian Human Rights Commission dismissing a complaint against the employer as vexatious.
Ongoing representation to clients in the private, public, and municipal sectors in civil litigation, human rights proceedings, labour arbitrations and Ministry of Labour proceedings.
Ongoing strategic advice to clients in the private, public, and municipal sectors in connection with accommodation, workplace harassment, discipline, termination and restructuring issues.
Advised and represented hospitals and private sector employers on various pandemic-related issues.
Successfully represented an employer in a summary hearing before the human rights tribunal and had the application dismissed.
Assisted in successfully defending a municipal-sector client against a human rights claim alleging that a bargaining unit member was discriminated against.