Successfully argued on behalf of a police services board that an arbitrator had no jurisdiction to hear a grievance relating to promotion.
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 defended a hospital against a constructive dismissal claim by a program director.
Regularly assists employers resolve workplace disputes, manage change and achieve strategic objectives at mediation-arbitration.
Regularly provides advice to employers regarding union organizing, certification and collective bargaining negotiations.
Successfully represented long-term care and healthcare sector employers at interest arbitration for the renewal of their collective agreements with various unions including ONA, CUPE, OPSEU, and SEIU.
Lead negotiator for companies in central bargaining covering thousands of employees.
Provided legal and strategic advice on several large transactions.
Resolved age discrimination application under Canadian Human Rights Act.
Participated in key victories in union challenges to engineered labour standards in several provinces.
Successfully defended a global corporation in a multi-million dollar wrongful dismissal claim.