Nav Bhandal is a lawyer in our Human Resource Law Group. Our practice is management focused and we represent companies on Human Resources Law issues including both employment and labour law. For more information on the practice group, click here»

Focus of Practice

Nav Bhandal is building his practice in the area of management labour relations and employment law. He is currently working directly with partners and senior associates in matters of Employment Standards Act compliance, Human Rights Act compliance, labour relations issues, employment contract drafting and reviews, wrongful dismissal litigation, workplace policy drafting and review and other Human Resource law matters.

Represents & Advises

• Private companies and family controlled companies from small sole proprietorships to large businesses with substantial workforces;

Engagements Include

• Advising clients and supporting partners and senior associates in matters of Employment Standards Act compliance, Human Rights Code compliance, union certification drives and other labour relations issues, employment contract drafting and reviews, wrongful dismissal litigation, progressive discipline and termination, severance agreements, workplace policy drafting and review, workplace law strategies in corporate transactions, and other Human Resource law matters;
• Regularly appears before Judges and Masters in litigation matters;

Admissions and Affiliations

• Called to the Bar in Ontario 2008
• Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario
• Canadian Bar Association

Education

• Hons. BSc. (Distinction) – University of Toronto 2003
• LL.B. – Queens University 2007

Recent Experience

• Successfully appealed a trial judge’s decision before the Ontario Divisional Court;
• Successfully defended a client in a breach of contract case before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice;
• Acted as counsel to employers before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Ministry of Labour, and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice;
• Assisted employers in union certification drives;

Publications

• What Are Your Obligations To Your Employees On Christmas and Boxing Day?»
• Can An Employer Discriminate Against An Employee By Offering Accommodation?»
• What Are Your Obligations To Your Employees On Thanksgiving Day?»
• Happy Birthday Canada! What Are Your Obligations To Your Employees On Canada Day?»
• It’s Time For Fireworks! What Are Your Obligations To Your Employees On Victoria Day?»
• Recommendations to Improve Workplace Health and Safety in Ontario»
• Employer Alert: Changes to Employer Return to Work Obligations»
• Cutting The Cord On A Sick Employee: It Can Be Done…But Be Careful!»
• Should I Be Paying My Interns?»
• Reducing Your Legal Costs: Changes to the Rules»
• Dismissal for Just Cause: It Is Not Impossible To Terminate For Just Cause… The Right Policies Can Do Wonders!»