Regularly advises a large school board in labour matters, many of which involve serial grievors who have a tendency of commencing litigation in several forums at once.
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 multiple directors and officers in a Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act claims proceeding relating to unpaid wage and human rights claims.
Successfully resisted a motion by an employee to amend their statement of claim to add various allegations of workplace harassment and failure to investigate.
Advises clients with respect to workplace investigations arising from workplace harassment, theft, and other employee misconduct.
Defended an employer in an action for negligence and vicarious liability arising from alleged workplace sexual assault.
Regularly represents employers in wrongful dismissal litigation including claims relating to constructive dismissal, negligent misrepresentation and for-cause termination.
Successfully overturned initial entitlement based on the argument that there was no accident or injury arising out of and in the course of the worker’s employment.
Successfully argued for the removal of claim costs from the employer’s experience rating due to third-party negligence in a motor vehicle accident.
Successfully argued at the WSIAT that an employer’s offer of modified duties to be performed at home was safe and suitable, and therefore loss of earnings benefits for the worker were not in order.
Obtained 75% SIEF cost relief at a WSIAT appeal for a back injury, based on a pre-accident disability which contributed to the worker’s injury.