Successfully defended an advertising company against a human rights complaint alleging discrimination, on the grounds of disability, at hiring. The case was dismissed at an early stage.
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 a client in a classification grievance by preventing re-classification that could have had national payroll implications for the employer.
Obtained an order imposing limits on picketers during a lengthy strike, pursuant to a labour injunction for a municipal client.
Successfully defended against a wrongful dismissal action for a client in the manufacturing industry.
Successfully argued that an employer was not prevented from changing a longstanding scheduling practice.
Successfully represented a college and a school board in defending job competition grievances.
Successfully argued to have a reprisal complaint filed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act dismissed for delay.
Successfully defended a school board client on a union appeal of an inspector’s order under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Advised and represented a large newspaper publisher in multiple corporate transactions involving the acquisition and/or divestiture of employee benefit plans and pension or retirement plans, and the resulting asset and liability transfers.
Represented a large retail sector employer in the transition of its extensive employee benefits platform to new insurers, negotiating all aspects of the new insurance and service-related contracts.