As co-counsel, successfully defended an appeal at the Occupational Health and Safety Tribunal of Canada.
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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.
Advisor to school boards, colleges and universities on the accommodation of students with disabilities, harassment and safe schools.
Conduct client training programs on workplace investigations, accommodation and student misconduct.
Successful in having Ministry of Labour charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act against a school board withdrawn.
Successfully defended a hospital in a human rights case.