Cell: 416.347.1105
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University of Toronto, Juris Doctor
McGill University, Bachelor of Arts, Industrial and Labour Relations, Minor Economics
Jemma Lewis
(she/her)Jemma advises, represents and advocates for employers on a wide variety of employment and labour law matters.
Jemma is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, Canadian Bar Association and Ontario Bar Association (Administrative Law, Civil Litigation, Labour & Employment Law, Workers’ Compensation, Constitutional, Civil Liberties & Human Rights, Privacy and Access to Information Law).
Areas of Focus:
- Attendance Management
- Civil Litigation
- Collective Agreement Administration
- Collective Bargaining
- Construction Labour Relations
- Employee Relations
- Employment Contracts (including Independent Contractor Agreements)
- Employment Screening and Hiring
- Employment Standards
- Employment and Labour Issues in Corporate Restructuring and Transactions
- Executive Employment Agreements and Compensation
- Grievance Arbitration
- Human Rights and Accommodation
- Injunctive Court Proceedings and Judicial Review
- Interest Arbitration
- Labour Relations and Industrial Relations Board Proceedings
- Management Training
- Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Pay Equity
- Policy Development and Implementation
- Responding to Union Organizing and Applications for Certification
- Sale or Closure
- Strike or Lockout Preparation and Business Continuity
- Workplace Audits
- Workplace Investigations
- Workplace Safety and Insurance
- Wrongful and Constructive Dismissal Litigation
Publications & Media
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August 19, 2024
HR News Canada
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August 28, 2024
Human Resources Director (HRD)
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August 18, 2024
Briefing Note
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$850,000 fine against company and owner/director signals increased risk under OHSA
April 25, 2024
Human Resources Director
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April 15, 2024
Briefing Note
Speaking Engagements
No Speaking Engagements