On behalf of universities, successfully defended wrongful dismissal and constructive dismissal claims by senior administration alleging harassment and systemic discrimination.
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 education institution client on multiple complaints before the Ministry of Labour.
Advised and represented a single employer pension plan sponsor and administrator in the negotiation of a merger of its plans with a large jointly sponsored pension plan.
Advised and represented a broader public sector employer in the negotiation and implementation of a jointly sponsored pension plan conversion.
Successfully argued for the dismissal of a job posting grievance involving a reliance ability clause for a hospital client.
Successfully defended an appeal of a summary judgement motion for unpaid invoices for a temporary staffing company.
Successfully defended a school board client in a WSIAT appeal involving entitlement to benefits for mild traumatic brain injury.
Successfully defended a post-secondary institution against a complaint by a former student that his failure to successfully complete his academic program was due to discrimination and harassment by a faculty member; this case also clarified the legal requirements with respect to family status accommodation.
Chief Legal Counsel for the Ontario government in negotiations with the Ontario Medical Association.
Successfully argued to have a human rights complaint dismissed against a college due to the applicant’s disrespectful and inappropriate conduct.