Successful in arguing the union had agreed to an extension of the grievor’s probationary period and therefore the employer was entitled to release the grievor without proving just cause.
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.
Successful in representing a financial institution in achieving dismissal of an unjust dismissal complaint where the applicant falsified email evidence.
Lead counsel on a team of 25 lawyers in seeking injunctions and cease-and-desist orders for a municipality during a lengthy strike.
Strategic bargaining advisor to universities and municipalities.
Ongoing advisor to boards and councils on a variety of legal, regulatory and government relations issues including challenges with executive compensation, human rights and social media issues.
Successfully obtained an arbitration award for a hospital confirming that the elimination of shifts/lines on part-time schedule did not constitute a layoff or elimination of a position.
Participated with Ontario Bar Association in consultations by the Ontario government on new family law pension division scheme.
Acted for an employer in a class action and related negotiation used to obtain court approval of a surplus sharing agreement in the face of difficult trust language.
Appeared before Financial Services Tribunal of Ontario on a dispute over an employer entitlement to pension surplus.
Represented an employer in negotiations to transform a single-employer pension plan into a jointly sponsored pension plan, requiring agreement with the union on joint governance, solvency funding relief, employer contribution limits and benefit modifications.