Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Labour and Employment Law

Mike Jaworski advises employers on workplace issues and represents them in legal proceedings before arbitrators, courts, human rights tribunals and labour boards. Mike devotes time to understand each client’s business so that he can assist them to proactively navigate and resolve their workplace issues. Mike regularly advises public and private sector employers on a wide range of issues, including labour disputes, grievance arbitrations, human rights and accommodation, employment standa...

Glynnis Hawe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law and Labour and Employment Law. Glynnis, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Glynnis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ben Katz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Ben, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ben is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Katherine completed her articles with Koskie Minsky LLP and joined the firm as an associate following her call to the Bar in 2012. She practices in the area of labour law. Prior to joining the firm, Katherine obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours with Distinction) in Psychology and a Masters in Industrial Relations from Queen’s University. She completed her law degree at the University of Western Ontario. During law school, Katherine was a research assistant in the areas of labour relati...

Laura is a partner with the firm practising in all areas of labour and employment law, with a focus on employment litigation, human rights proceedings, grievance arbitrations, and workplace investigations. Laura has experience appearing before various tribunals as well as all levels of court in Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada. She also has experience in confidential mediation and arbitration. Laura provides strategic advice in employment litigation, human rights, and labour relations ...

Nadia Halum Arauz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Nadia, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nadia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gillian maintains a broad labour, employment, and human rights practice. She regularly advises provincial and federal sector employers on matters related to employment standards, employment related litigation, grievance arbitration, labour relations and human rights. Gillian has represented clients in different matters of labour and employment adjudication, including employment standards complaints, labour arbitrations, employment litigation, and human rights applications.

Mary-Elizabeth Dill protects and advances the rights of working people with passion and skill in equal measure. Through both collective bargaining and litigation, she helps trade unions and faculty associations secure the rights and protections they and their members deserve. Mary-Elizabeth is particularly proud to have assisted unions in combating discrimination in the workplace and in defending employees facing unjust discipline for speaking out against unsafe working conditions. Whatever t...

Ajanthana Anandarajah is a member of Baker McKenzie’s Employment & Compensation Law Practice Group in Toronto. She joined Baker McKenzie in 2019, after completing her summer and articling term with the Ministry of the Attorney General, Ministry of Labour. Ajanthana advises employers in a wide range of labour and employment law matters, providing practical legal and business advice to both domestic and international private and public sector clients. Ajanthana has appeared before adm...

Anne Marie is Rae Christen Jeffries LLP's Director of Legal Research and Writing. Anne Marie is responsible for the training and mentorship of the Firm's students and associate lawyers, as well as developing and implementing the Firm's knowledge management strategy. Anne Marie's legal practice is focused on written advocacy, research and analysis. Anne Marie has noted expertise in human rights and accommodation, collective agreement interpretation, employment contracts and terminations, and l...

Ted Flett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Ted, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ted is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Evan Daikov is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Evan, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Evan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Samuel Keen practises in all areas of employment and labour law, including human rights, employment standards, labour relations, grievance arbitration, wrongful dismissal, and health and safety matters. He acts on behalf of employers in a variety of workplace disputes and employment and labour-related legal proceedings. Samuel also provides legal and strategic advice to employers regarding workplace issues and labour relations.