Regularly act for employers in related employer/sale of business and unfair labour practice applications before the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
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.
Represented an employer in an interim relief application before the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
As co-counsel, successfully argued a preliminary motion to dismiss numerous applications before the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
Regularly act for employers in certification applications before the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
As co-counsel, successfully defended an appeal at the Occupational Health and Safety Tribunal of Canada.
Successfully argued that the “residual management rights” theory applies at the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
Successfully argued before the Social Security Tribunal, Appeals Division that employees on lockout are not entitled to Employment Insurance benefits.
Obtained a positive arbitration award for a hospital confirming that there is no need to fill a vacant position during the notice of elimination period.
Successfully persuaded an arbitrator to uphold the reasonableness of a university’s job evaluation results for a job class in dispute.
Successfully brought a summary judgement motion in a claim for unpaid invoices and secured substantial indemnity costs for the same.