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University of British Columbia, Juris Doctor & Honours Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)
Queen’s University, Master of Arts & Ph.D (Philosophy), Master of Industrial Relations
Arash Farzam-Kia
Arash represents and advocates for employers on a variety of employment and labour law matters.
He began his career with Sherrard Kuzz LLP as a summer and articling student, at which time he was seconded to the Ontario Labour Relations Board. Prior to law school, Arash worked as a management-side employee and labour relations professional in Nunavut and Ontario. Arash is bilingual: English/Farsi.
Arash 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). He sits as a member of the Board of Directors of the Haldimand War Memorial Hospital.
Areas of Focus:
- Advising Multinational and Multi-Jurisdictional Employers
- Attendance Management
- Civil Litigation
- Collective Agreement Administration
- Collective Bargaining
- Construction Labour Relations
- Employee Relations
- Employment Contracts (including Independent Contractor Agreements)
- Employment and Labour Issues in Corporate Restructuring and Transactions
- Employment Screening and Hiring
- Employment Standards
- 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
- Policy Development and Implementation
- Workplace Audits
- Workplace Investigations
- Workplace Safety and Insurance
- Wrongful and Constructive Dismissal Litigation
Publications & Media
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Ontario Human Rights Tribunal deems forfeiture clause in settlement agreement is enforceable
April 04, 2024
Human Resources Director
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September 4, 20222
Canadian HR Reporter
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2-week suspension for excessive breach of safety procedure
January 17, 2022
Canadian HRReporter
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Permanent Residency Requirement Does Not Discriminate Based on Citizenship - Ontario Court
November, 2021Management Counsel
Speaking Engagements
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Employment and Labour Law Workplace Considerations Post COVID-19
September 07, 2023
CPA Ontario
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Health & Safety Legislative Updates: What Manufacturers Need to Know
June 13, 2023
CME Health & Safety Symposium 2023
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The Future of Remote Work – Practical Considerations for Employers
June 7, 2023
Sherrard Kuzz LLP HReview -
Employment and Labour Law Workplace Considerations Post COVID-19 Vaccines
February 28, 2023
CPA Ontario
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Employment and labour law workplace considerations post COVID-19 vaccines
August 10, 2022
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPAO)