Successfully represented bio-medical manufacturer at arbitration in contracting out grievance brought by unionized drivers.
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.
Successfully represented a health services employer at arbitration and at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario in a grievance and an application brought by unionized employee alleging reprisal resulting from association with transgendered employee.
Counsel to various Ontario hospitals in OPSEU, SEIU, CUPE and ONA local issues interest arbitrations including Bill 124 (Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019) reopener negotiations.
Counsel to healthcare corporations in Ontario Labour Relations Board proceedings under the Public Sector Labour Relations Transition Act.
Had a grievance dismissed which alleged that a hospital had failed to provide a union and its members with benefit improvements as a result of the hospital receiving Employment Insurance Rebates.
Successfully defended a hospital against a constructive dismissal claim by a program director.
Successfully represented long-term care and healthcare sector employers at interest arbitration for the renewal of their collective agreements with various unions including ONA, CUPE, OPSEU, and SEIU.
Chief negotiator and strategic advisor on collective bargaining for large municipalities, provincial agencies and public hospitals.
Successfully represented a hospital in a judicial review application relating to jurisdiction of an arbitrator to hear a significant pension claim.