Successfully defended a retail client in a human rights complaint brought by a customer who claimed he was denied service for discriminatory reasons.
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.
Assisted a municipal client in resolving a human rights complaint involving a social housing resident.
Assists clients in addressing accommodation requests and disability management.
Regularly provides training on the use of medical marijuana in the workplace, workplace accommodation, workplace investigations, and workplace bullying and harassment.
Acted as lead counsel at multiple proceedings before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
Successfully argued that the Application should be dismissed on the basis that the Applicant had previously executed Minutes of Settlement relating to his termination from employment, notwithstanding that the Applicant alleged that he was suffering from a mental disability at the time of execution.
Successfully represented a college before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario with respect to its recruitment practices.
Represented a healthcare services provider at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario regarding claims of discrimination and harassment.
Lead counsel to multinational and national hotel chains and to hotel management companies in connection with all matters related to the workplace and guest complaints under all provincial legislation. Instrumental in negotiating collective agreements that exert major influence on the hospitality industry across the country.
Successfully represented an accounting firm in a human rights complaint based on a disability.