Cell: 416.606.0534
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University of Toronto, Juris Doctor
Western University, Master of Science
Queen’s University, Bachelor of Science
Allyson Lee
Allyson is a practical employment and labour lawyer who represents clients before administrative tribunals, all levels of court in Ontario, and the Supreme Court of Canada. A former judicial law clerk at the Federal Court of Canada, Allyson has a strong background in administrative law and judicial review and has represented employers in multiple areas of employment and labour law.
Allyson is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, Canadian Bar Association, and Ontario Bar Association (Administrative Law, Labour & Employment; Civil Litigation, Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Privacy and Access to Information, Workers’ Compensation, Women Lawyers Forum).
Areas of Focus:
- Advising Multinational and Multi-Jurisdictional Employers
- Administrative Law
- Attendance Management
- Civil Litigation
- Pensions and Benefits
- Employee Relations
- Employment Contracts (including Independent Contractor Agreements)
- Employment and Labour Issues in Corporate Restructuring and Transactions
- Employment Screening and Hiring
- Employment Standards
- Executive Employment Agreements and Compensation
- 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
- Policy Development and Implementation
- Sale or Closure
- Workplace Investigations
- Workplace Safety and Insurance
- Wrongful and Constructive Dismissal Litigation
Publications & Media
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Ontario arbitrator upholds firing of long-term LCBO worker for safety violation
June 27, 2022
Canadian HR Reporter
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January 12, 2022
Canadian HR Reporter
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Matthews v Ocean Nutrition: Supreme Court of Canada confirms fundamental employment obligation
November 11, 2020
Toronto Law Journal
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Divisional Court Holds Layoff Following Site Ban Is Not Unjust Dismissal
April, 2020Management Counsel
Speaking Engagements
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Best Practices for Managing Harassment Complaints in the Workplace
June 14, 2022
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPAO)
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COVID-19 & Employment in 2021
June 24, 2021
Peel Halton Workforce Development Group
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Employment Agreements: A Key to Provide Certainty in Uncertain Times
April 21, 2021
CCCA Conference 2021
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2020 Employment Caselaw Update
December 09, 2020
Ontario Bar Association
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Leading through COVID-19 & Planning for 2021: Terminations, Layoffs, Employment Agreements and More
November 19, 2020
PEO – Thriving In A Brave New World Conference
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Leading through COVID-19
November 18, 2020
PEO Annual Leadership Conference
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Accommodation Update: New and Important Decisions in Human Rights Law
September 23, 2020
Sherrard Kuzz LLP HReview