Successfully argued against a motion to compel an employer to produce certain documents, with costs awarded to the employer.
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.
Drafted an anti-racism policy and provided a related presentation to employer’s staff.
Gave presentation to employer’s leadership team on positive employee relations and successfully endured CUPE organizing campaign while providing day-to-day advice to management on a variety of issues.
Guided a community clinic through collective bargaining, providing proposals for bargaining and advice respecting Bill 124 among other issues.
Successfully represented a public health unit on the judicial review (and later motion for leave to appeal) of a Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario’s decision to dismiss an application regarding discrimination on the basis of several protected grounds including race.
Successfully defended a financial institution in an overtime class action brought by investment advisors.
Provided advice regarding Bill 124.
Acted as lead spokesperson in collective bargaining for businesses across many industries.
Advised a private corporation on employment issues arising out of a merger.
Assisted a public-sector employer in strategizing and implementing a substantial restructuring that triggered sale of business obligations under the Ontario Labour Relations Act, 1995.