Biography
Jim has over thirty years experience advising employers in all aspects of labour relations and employment law, including corporate transactions and restructurings, executive employment arrangements and union organizing campaigns. He assists employers in managing workplace risks in connection with human rights, employment standards, pay and employment equity and occupational health and safety. Jim advises on workplace investigations, employee terminations, downsizings and facility closings and workers’ compensation. Jim represents employers before various tribunals, boards, agencies and in the courts. Jim has conducted over 100 rounds of collective bargaining in various sectors and including first contracts and contracts for employer associations. Jim is certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a specialist in Labour Law.
Publications/Events/Education
Jim has chaired programs, conducted seminars and webinars and written extensively on matters of topical interest in the areas of employment law, labour relations law, occupational health and safety and human rights. Some recent examples include:
- Canadian Labour and Employment, InfoPAK, Association of Corporate Counsel.
- Bill 168 Workshop(Workplace Harassment), Osler Seminar, May 2010
- Getting up to Speed on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and a Refresher on Pay Equity, Osler Webinar, June 2011.
- Labour Relations Issues in Transactions, Osler Webinar, March 2011.