Jessica is an Associate in Osler’s Employment and Labour Group. Jessica represents both private and public sector employers on a wide range of employment law and labour relations issues, including employment contracts and workplace policies, employee terminations, employment standards legislation, human rights and accommodation, occupational health and safety, and collective bargaining matters. She also advises employers on the employment and labour law aspects of complex corporate transactions and restructurings.
Prior to joining Osler, Jessica worked as a Pensions, Benefits, and Executive Compensation Associate at a pre-eminent Canadian law firm.
Areas of Expertise
Representative Work
- Norwest Venture Partners
Norwest in its strategic investment in PSD Citywide
- Telus Digital
TELUS Digital in its agreement to be acquired by TELUS Corporation
- Battery Ventures
Battery Ventures in its $150 million acquisition of TrueContext Corporation
Norwest in its strategic investment in PSD Citywide
TELUS Digital in its agreement to be acquired by TELUS Corporation
Battery Ventures in its $150 million acquisition of TrueContext Corporation
Latest Insights
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Blog September 30, 2025
A rare common sense win for employers in Ontario: Li v. Wayfair
Employers should regularly update their employment agreements to ensure the language reflects the latest case law developments.
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Webinar March 27, 2025
Employment and Labour Law Insights: hiring obligations and employment issues to consider in response to tariffs
No matter what industry you’re in, staying up to date on employment and labour issues is critical for legal and business professionals across...
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Blog March 27, 2024
Bill 149 receives royal assent
Ontario’s Bill 149, which imposes new requirements regarding pay transparency, Canadian work experience and the use of AI in job postings, has...
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Webinar March 27, 2024
Employment and Labour Law Insights: Artificial intelligence in the workplace
The Q1 2024 webinar will discuss artificial intelligence in the workplace, the latest termination clause case law developments as well as the risks...
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Community Involvement
- Community and Legal Aid Services Program (“CLASP”), Administrative Law Division Leader
- Pro Bono Ontario Hotline Volunteer
Speaking and Writing
Speaking Engagements
Employment and Labour Law Insights: hiring obligations and employment issues to consider in response to tariffs
Read moreEmployment and Labour Law Insights: Artificial intelligence in the workplace
Read morePublished Work
Previous Speaking Engagements
Canadian Pension & Benefits Institute, Pension Certificate Program
Speaker, April 2023
Canadian Pension & Benefits Institute, Pension Certificate Program
Speaker, October 2022
Credentials
Education
- Osgoode Hall Law School, J.D.
- Queen’s University, B.A. (Honours) with Distinction
- Osgoode Certificate in Pension Law
Languages
- English
Professional Affiliations
- Law Society of Ontario