Associate, Toronto
Direct: 416.864.7209
Main: 416.362.1011
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Year of Call: Ontario, 2019
Biography
Rayaz Khan is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. He provides advice and representation to employers and management in both the private and public sectors on a wide range of labour, employment and human rights issues. Rayaz’s practice includes wrongful dismissal litigation, grievance arbitrations, labour disputes, and human rights applications as well as helping employers navigate accommodation and employment standards issues. He has also advised and assisted several corporations through large-scale restructurings.
Rayaz has appeared as counsel at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, including at the Divisional Court, and the Ontario Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Federal Court. Rayaz has also appeared as counsel in Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba. In addition to advocating in court, Rayaz has represented clients at various boards and tribunals including the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. He utilizes a practical and solutions-oriented approach to all client matters—both in litigation and in day-to-day advice.
As a lawyer, Rayaz remains actively involved in various law school communities and helps organize and judge various moots throughout Ontario. He has been a member of the teaching team for Osgoode’s “Lawyer as Negotiator” course.
Outside of his practice, Rayaz enjoys watching and playing sports, spending time with his dogs, and woodworking.
Practice Areas
Industries
Arts, Entertainment & Sports Construction Education Energy & Utilities Financial Services Government Ministries & Agencies (Federal and Provincial) Healthcare Hospitality & Gaming Long-Term Care and Home Care Manufacturing Media & Communications Membership Associations Mining & Natural Resources Municipalities & Municipal Agencies Non-profit Organizations Professional & Technical Services Retail & Wholesale Trade Social Services Transportation & Warehousing
Awards & Recognition
Thomson Reuters® Stand-out Lawyer (2024)
Independently Rated Lawyers
Memberships & Affiliations
Canadian Bar Association – Member
Ontario Bar Association – Member (Labour & Employment Law)
Select Publications & Presentations
“Critical Questions for Corporate Counsel: What to Do When High-Risk Situations Are Evolving” Ontario Bar Association Corporate Counsel Association (April 24, 2023)
“Expert panel: Publicity placing employees in false light could lead to legal issues” Benefits Canada (January 11, 2022)
“Expert panel: The ins and outs of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy one year on” Benefits Canada (March 30, 2021)
“HRTO Sexual Harassment Case Note: NK V. Botuik” Ontario Bar Association (February 2, 2021)
“A Legal Update on the Government’s CEWS and CERB Programs” Benefits Canada (April 14, 2020)
Education
Osgoode Hall Law School, J.D.
York University, B.A.