Andrew Shaw

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Andrew is an experienced negotiator and advocate, always with the goal of efficiently and effectively resolving workplace disputes. He has appeared as legal counsel before the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, labour arbitrators, as well as in the courts, including the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

In addition to his advocacy and dispute resolution practice, Andrew advises employer clients on employment agreements, employee terminations, executive compensation matters, corporate transactions, restructurings and downsizings, privacy, and disability management. He also assists clients with reviewing and updating their workplace policies and procedures, as well as providing the corresponding training.

Professional Memberships

Law Society of Ontario - Member

Ontario Bar Association - Member

Canadian Bar Association - Member

The Advocates' Society - Member

Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers - Member

Publications

Contributor to the Canadian Labour and Employment Law blog

- Beyond the Playground: Legal Updates and Best Practices for Employers to Address Workplace Cyberbullying (August 2023)

- An Emerging Tort of Harassment in Canada? (August 2023)

- Not-So Temporary Licensing Requirements and Other New Rules for Temporary Help Agencies and Recruiters in Ontario (August 2023)

- Global Employment Law Fastpass | Listen in to our Americas Update (May 2023)

- Bill 79, Working for Workers Act, 2023 Carries on First Reading, with Potential for Major Changes Ahead (April 2023)

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Canada

Languages Spoken

English

Education