Successfully argued against a motion to compel an employer to produce certain documents, with costs awarded to the employer.
Work
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.