Worked with a client in the services sector to prepare a plan for response to union organizing and subsequently advised and counselled it through an unsuccessful union application to certify.
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 large steel manufacturer in aggressive claims of inappropriate and uncivil management.
Acted as chief negotiator in collective bargaining for a first collective agreement in a time of great restraint in the broader public services.
Ongoing advice and representation in the management of unionized and non-unionized employees in the gaming and hospitality industry.
Ongoing labour and employment counsel to universities in the management and administration of academic staff and faculty.
Successfully argued labour relations board case on the distinction between a sale of business and a bona fide contracting out and related unfair labour practices.
Successfully defended a large school board in grievance alleging unjust termination.
Successfully defended major energy employer in job classification grievance seeking increase in wages.
Successfully defended a major energy employer in judicial review application which sought to reverse decision of arbitrator dismissing grievance concerning significant benefits issue.
Successfully defended a school board against a grievance brought by a teacher who had been discharged for physical mistreatment of a student.