Ruvanya Kasturiarachchi is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She provides advice and representation to employers on a wide range of issues such as grievance arbitration, labour disputes, wrongful and constructive dismissals, employment standards, and human rights.
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Christopher Howard
Christopher has a wide range of expertise in managing labour and employment disputes across the public and private sectors, including disputes surrounding accommodation, health and safety, discipline, compensation and union certification.
Bradley Gavin-Williams
Before law school, Bradley managed a unionized retail team, where he administered progressive discipline and navigated accommodation requests. He draws on that experience in advising employers on the same issues today.
Andrew Campbell
Andrew advises public and private sector employers on issues including grievance arbitrations, certification applications, collective bargaining, wrongful dismissal claims, occupational health and safety, and human rights. His practical and solutions-focused approach to advising clients considers the legal and operational issues facing employers.
Ontario Court Allows Retroactive Application of UCCMS to Historic Misconduct
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has upheld an arbitrator’s decision finding that the UCCMS may, in certain circumstances, be applied retroactively to historical allegations of misconduct. This decision is an important reminder that safe sport obligations may extend to conduct that occurred before the UCCMS came into force.
Stephen Warner
Stephen provides advice and representation to employers in both the public and private sectors on a range of labour, employment and human rights issues. This includes grievance arbitrations, employment litigation, collective bargaining, employment standards, and workplace accommodation
Final Means Final: Settlement Enforced by Ontario Labour Relations Board
In Yolande Linton v. Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology, the Ontario Labour Relations Board (Board) upheld and enforced a settlement between the parties, dismissing the Applicant’s unlawful reprisal claim under section 50 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. For employers, this decision reinforces that clearly communicated and accepted settlement terms can be…
Isabel de Wolde
Isabel’s multi-jurisdictional background enhances her advocacy for clients by enabling her to anticipate and respond to legal issues across diverse legislative and workplace contexts. This perspective informs her practice across various areas of employment and labour law, including litigation, human rights, occupational health and safety, and workplace policies and contracts.
Ontario Modernizes Its Freedom of Information and Privacy Regime
Ontario has passed significant amendments to its freedom of information and privacy legislation, with important implications for public-sector institutions. This article outlines the key changes under Bill 97, what they may mean for public-sector employers and how organizations can begin preparing now.
BC Labour Relations Board Overturns Arbitration Award Regarding Age 65 Cutoff to LTD Benefits
A recent BCLRB decision clarifies how age 65 LTD cut offs can still qualify as “bona fide” under human rights legislation. Natasha Monkman and Andrew Easto break down the decision and what this could mean for employers.