Successfully argued for the early dismissal of an unjust dismissal complaint under the Canada Labour Code for a major financial institution.
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 client in a classification grievance by preventing re-classification that could have had national payroll implications for the employer.
Obtained an order imposing limits on picketers during a lengthy strike, pursuant to a labour injunction for a municipal client.
Successfully argued that an employer was not prevented from changing a longstanding scheduling practice.
Successfully represented a college and a school board in defending job competition grievances.
Negotiated Public Sector Labour Relations Transition Act resolutions involving multiple public sector employers.
Successfully represented a construction employer on an application for certification before the Ontario Labour Relations Board, resulting in a withdrawal of the application by the union.
Successfully upheld the decision of a large public sector employer to dismiss a long-term employee for sexual harassment in the workplace.
Successfully upheld the decision of a large public sector employer to dismiss an employee with more than 20 years service for cause based on negligent performance of duties. Successfully upheld arbitrator’s decision on judicial review (leave to Court of Appeal denied).
Resolved employment standards litigation before the Ontario Labour Relations Board on behalf of a hotel.