Notable Cases
Every case is important to us.
Whether we are arguing an appeal before the Supreme Court of Canada, presenting a grievance before an arbitrator, or negotiating an individual contract or a collective agreement, we go to bat for our clients and we get results.
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Conservative get-tough on crime initiative violates the Charter, says Court of Appeal
July 27, 2020
Ontario Court of Appeal has struck down two sections of the Criminal Code that removed the availability of conditional sentences for certain offences on the basis that they violated the rights of Aboriginal offenders.
Supreme Court invalidates Uber’s mandatory arbitration provision
June 26, 2020
The Supreme Court declares Uber’s mandatory arbitration clause unconscionable, paving the way for a proposed employment law class action
Courts confirm construction labour relations fall within provincial jurisdiction
May 07, 2020
Supreme Court of Canada dismisses challenge to LIUNA’s big win for construction workers in Ramkey Communications v. LIUNA.
Divisional Court upholds Board decision on federal / provincial jurisdiction
October 01, 2019
The Divisional Court upholds an OLRB decision that the labour relations of general contractor working on a nuclear remediation project fall under provincial jurisdiction.
Can an employer impose inconsistent disciplinary penalties?
August 01, 2019
An employer's imposition of inconsistent disciplinary penalties for similar wrongdoing has led to the reinstatement of an employee dismissed for cause.
Court of Appeal confirms physicians must provide patients with an “effective referral”
May 15, 2019
Ontario Court of Appeal holds physicians must make an “effective referral” to another health care provider if they refuse service based on religious beliefs.