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Andy Pushalik

Andy Pushalik

Canada 2026

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About

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Canada

Practice Areas

Andrew (Andy) Pushalik is a partner and lead of the Employment and Labour group, both nationally and in the Toronto office.

Clients frequently seek Andy’s advice on sensitive human resources matters including workplace restructurings, discrimination and harassment complaints and workplace investigations. In addition, Andy regularly represents employers in all aspects of labour and employment litigation, including wrongful dismissal matters, grievance arbitrations and restrictive covenant disputes. He has appeared as lead employer’s counsel before all levels of court in Ontario, the Federal Court of Canada and a number of administrative tribunals, including the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Ontario Labour Relations Board and the Canada Industrial Relations Board. In all matters, Andy is focused on providing clients with practical advice in real time.

Career

Called to the bar: Ontario, 2007

Professional Memberships

Steering committee member for lawyers for Possibility for Holland-bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, 2018 to date. Past Executive Member of the Ontario Bar Association. Toronto Young Lawyers Division and Labour & Employment Law Section. Member, Law Society of Upper Canada. Member, Ontario Bar Association.

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Chambers Canada Guide

Employment & Labour - Ontario

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial
Toronto lead Andrew Pushalik is a well-regarded lawyer in the field of employment law, with particularly notable experience advising clients on compliance and health and safety regulations. He is also well versed in labour arbitrations and wrongful dismissal litigation.

Strengths

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  • He is practical, fast and gives direction.

    Employment & LabourChambers Canada Guide
  • We love working with Andy, he is super service-oriented and very practical.

    Employment & LabourChambers Canada Guide

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Alberta

British Columbia

Nationwide - Canada

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