Peter Straszynski

In both union and non-union settings, Peter assists his clients with all of their issues, from the hiring to the post-termination stages of employment.

Peter provides proactive advice to employers on contracts of employment, restrictive covenants, workplace policies, Employment Standards (and other legislative) compliance, strategic direction on discipline and termination, preparation and negotiation of severance packages, and the resolution of all manner of workplace disputes.

Peter represents his clients in various court and administrative tribunal proceedings, including wrongful dismissals, applications for injunctive relief, Employment Standards and Employment Insurance proceedings, as well as the defence of provincial charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Peter advises clients on human rights matters and, where necessary, represents them in proceedings before the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal.

In the union environment, Peter helps employers resist union certification attempts, deal with the  daily administration of collective agreements, defend unfair labour practice complaints or other applications under the Labour Relations Act, and resolve or litigate grievances before boards of arbitration.