Our firm provides advice and representation in matters concerning workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety. This includes the interpretation and application of legislation as well as appearances before appeal tribunals on workers’ compensation matters. We have significant experience appearing in matters before the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) as well as representing Federal Government employees under the Government Employees Compensation Act (GECA).
Our firm also has extensive experience dealing with work refusals under federal and provincial occupational health and safety legislation. In this capacity, we have successfully represented various groups of employees seeking to protect themselves from a wide range of dangerous work.
We also have extensive experience dealing with workplace harassment and bullying of all types. We frequently assist clients in resolving these matters informally, but also act for clients in litigation where circumstances require.
Other Areas of Expertise
Labour Law
Our lawyers regularly present grievances on behalf of unions and employee associations on all matters arising from the interpretation or application of collective agreements.
Human Rights
Our firm regularly provides advice and representation to unions, organizations and individuals involved in human rights, pay equity, or employment equity matters.
Judicial Review and Appellate Advocacy
Our firm routinely provides representation to unions, individuals, and organizations who seek to attack or set aside actions taken by the government or tribunals
Employment Law and Wrongful Dismissal
Our firm represents individuals in a wide range of employment matters, including wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, employment standards claims, employee benefits and executive compensation.
Disability Benefits
Our firm provides assistance to individuals applying for Long-Term Disability Benefits and Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits, as well as representations before appeal tribunals.
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Our firm provides advice and representation to individuals, unions and organizations respecting the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Charter.
Health and Safety / WSIB
Our firm provides advice and representation in matters concerning workers’ compensation and health and safety. This includes appearances before appeal tribunals.
Pensions and Retirement Benefits
Our firm provides advice and representation to individual employees and unions on matters such as retirement and disability pensions.
Professional Discipline
We regularly defend professionals who are the subject of complaints to their governing body, notably in the health care and education sectors.
Access to Information and Privacy
Our firm assists clients with their own research projects and can provide guidance and representation throughout the process, including complaints and court applications, to maximize results and reduce delays.
Whistleblower Protection
Our firm provides advice and advocacy to employees before, during, and after the whistle is “blown.” We provide guidance as to the scope of permissible disclosure and the procedural steps that are necessary before “going public.”
Advocacy Training
We have extensive experience in developing and presenting courses designed to teach advocacy skills to union representatives, at both basic and more advanced levels.