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Osgoode Hall Law School, Juris Doctor
Lakehead University, Honours Bachelor of Arts
(Political Science)
Chris West
(he/him)Chris advises and advocates for employers on a broad range of employment and labour law matters. He has represented clients before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Court of Appeal for Ontario and Ontario Human Rights Tribunal.
Chris is a member of the Association of Workplace Investigators, 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).
Areas of Focus:
- Administrative Law
- Attendance Management
- Civil Litigation
- Employee Relations
- Employment Contracts (including Independent Contractor Agreements)
- Employment Standards
- Executive Employment Agreements and Compensation
- Human Rights and Accommodation
- Injunctive Court Proceedings and Judicial Review
- Management Training
- Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Pay Equity
- Policy Development and Implementation
- Privacy
- Sale or Closure
- Workplace Audits
- Workplace Investigations
- Wrongful and Constructive Dismissal Litigation
Publications & Media
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Being Bad on Purpose: Why Subjective Intent Matters When Terminating Employment for Just Cause
August, 2023Management Counsel
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Not returning to the office? Tips to limit work-from-home injuries and employer liability
April 18, 2022
Canadian HRReporter
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Not returning to the office? Tips to limit work-from-home injuries and employer liability
March 17, 2022
OHS Canada
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October 22, 2021
Briefing Note
Speaking Engagements
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Occupational Health and Safety Act Compliance
April 24, 2024
Niagara Association of Hospitality Human Resources
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WMCO’s Quarterly Networking Event
March 28, 2024
Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario
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Mental Health and Substance Use in the Workplace
September 20, 2023
Sherrard Kuzz LLP HReview -
The Distinction Between the Common Law and Statutory Standard in Ontario
June 22, 2023
Law Society of Ontario
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Employment Law Update: Managing Termination and Conducting Workplace Harassment Investigations
November 16, 2022
Niagara Association of Hospitality Human Resources Professionals
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Work-From-Home: Employer Liability and Other Considerations
May 25, 2022
Responsible Distribution Canada
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Managing The Employment Lifecyle – Best Practices for Hiring, Performance Management and Terminations
April 28, 2022
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPAO)