With over 30 years experience Paul advises employers in the private
and public sector in all aspects of labour relations and employment law.

His broad practice includes :
 Defending employers responding to union certification applications
 collective agreement negotiations
 collective agreement administration
 grievance arbitration
 labour dispute strike Injunctions
 Pay Equity Act defense and compliance
 Employment Standards Act, 2000 defense and compliance
 Workplace Safety and Insurance Act compliance
 Occupational Health and Safety Act defense and compliance
 Human Rights Code compliance
 Coroners Act representation
 Public Inquiries Act representation
 drafting employment contracts
 wrongful dismissal litigation
 mediation of wrongful dismissal disputes
 mediation of employment contract disputes
 breach of trust competition litigation

Paul was counsel to the Association of Local Public Health Agencies
at the WALKERTON COMMISSION OF INQUIRY.

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Paul was a consultant in public administration
to the Chairman’s Office of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
with responsibilities for the conversion of the Department of Emergency
Services to the Department of Ambulance Services.

Paul’s academic credentials include a B.A.(Hons) in Russian Studies
from McGill University, Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from Queen’s
University and an LL.B. from McGill University.

Paul is a portrait and travel photographer, and former professional musician.


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