Successfully represented an employer in having the WSIAT dismiss an appeal on the basis that the worker was estopped from advancing her appeal because of a previous labour arbitration decision.
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 an employer in a motion to have an action involving allegations of sexual harassment/assault against a co-worker dismissed on the basis that a labour arbitrator had exclusive jurisdiction over the subject matter of the claim.
Successfully achieved the dismissal of multiple human rights applications before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario for abuse of process.
Experienced in representing colleges in classification grievances to determine the proper classification of positions.
Successfully represented a school board client in upholding its interpretation of collective agreement language related to its sick leave plan.
Successful in having a proposed class/representative proceeding by 700 former employees dismissed on jurisdiction and limitations grounds in the Ontario Court of Appeal, on behalf of both corporate and individual clients.
Negotiated CAAT transfer agreement and advised employer on all legislative compliance aspects of merger with CAAT Pension Plan.
Provide strategic advice to employers on merger with the CAAT Pension Plan.
Successfully argued on behalf of a hospital that the occupational health and safety assistant job classification should be excluded from the bargaining unit.
Arbitrated multiple job evaluation disputes for a police services board.