As part of OCSBOA’s 72nd Annual General Meeting and Conference, Nadine Zacks will present “Violence in the Classroom,” offering practical considerations for school boards and business officials as they navigate workplace and community expectations in a changing education environment.
Industry: Education
Jamie Scoler
Jamie Scoler, an employment lawyer practising out of Hicks Morley’s Toronto office, advises employers on a variety of matters related to litigation, employment law and human rights.
Joseph Olij
Joseph brings a business background to his legal practice, helping employers weigh the practical, operational and financial implications of labour and employment decisions alongside the legal risk.
Ruvanya Kasturiarachchi
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.
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.
Arbitrator Clarifies When Sick Leave May Be Available Following a WSIB Denial
A recent award clarifies when sick leave may be available after a WSIB denial and confirms the need for a case-by-case assessment.
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.
Matthew Healey
Matthew brings a pragmatic and solutions-oriented practice approach to labour and employment matters, honed by his practical experience as a labour and employee relations professional for public and private organizations.