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Matthew P. Badrov

Matthew P. Badrov
Direct: 416.217.2221
Cell: 416.527.4479
24 Hour: 416.420.0738

mbadrov@sherrardkuzz.com

University of Windsor, Bachelor of Laws
University of Guelph, Bachelor of Arts (Honours),
Criminal Justice and Public Policy

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Assistant:
Joannah Botelho-Ferreira (she/her)
416.217.2227 jbotelho-ferreira@sherrardkuzz.com

Matthew P. Badrov

(he/him)

Matthew is a highly skilled and versatile lawyer with expertise in a broad range of employment, labour and human resources matters, including occupational health and safety for which he is recognized as a Five-Star Safety Lawyer by Canadian Occupational Safety®.

Widely published, Matthew is regularly asked to speak on a range of topics related to his practice and has taught labour law at Conestoga College.  He is bilingual – English/Croatian.

Matthew has been recognized by the Canadian Franchise Association with the Distinguished Franchise Support Service Award.  He is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, Canadian Croatian Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Franchise Association, Ontario Trucking Association, Retail Council of Canada, Canadian Bar Association, and Ontario Bar Association (Administrative Law, CCCA Ontario Chapter/Corporate Counsel, Labour & Employment, Franchise, Privacy and Access to Information, Civil Litigation, Constitutional, Civil Liberties & Human Rights, and Workers’ Compensation).

Areas of Focus:

Publications & Media

Speaking Engagements

  • Managing The Employment Lifecyle –Best Practices for Hiring, Performance Management and Terminations

    November 9, 2023

  • Best Practices for Managing Harassment Complaints in the Workplace

    October 19, 2023

  • Managing The Employment Lifecyle –Best Practices for Hiring, Performance Management and Terminations

    August 30, 2023

  • Best Practices for Managing Harassment Complaints in the Workplace

    April 12, 2023

  • Electronic Monitoring of Employees

    December 6, 2022

  • Canada Fall Educational Meeting – Warehouse Staffing & Warehouse Real Estate

    October 27, 2022

  • Employment and labour law workplace considerations post COVID-19 vaccines

    September 29, 2022

  • Adapting & Growing in New Market Realities

    September 22, 2022

  • Hot Topics in Human Rights

    September 21, 2022

  • Talent Network

    July 12, 2022

  • Working for Workers Act(s): What Employers Need to Know

    June 8, 2022

  • L2B Working for Workers Act Webinar

    May 18, 2022

  • Employment and labour law workplace considerations post COVID-19 vaccines

    May 5, 2022

  • Managing The Employment Lifecyle – Best Practices for Hiring, Performance Management and Terminations

    April 28, 2022

  • Hello – Goodbye: Best Practices When Hiring and Managing Departure

    April 21, 2022

  • Employment Lessons Learned from 2021, Looking Forward to 2022

    April 21, 2022

  • Hello – Goodbye: Best Practices When Hiring and Managing Departures

    April 13, 2022

  • Employment Lessons Learned from 2021, Looking Forward to 2022

    April 10, 2022

  • Talent Network session

    April 5, 2022

  • Leadership & Business Development Roundtable

    November 02, 2021

  • Leadership & Business Development Roundtable

    October 13, 2021

  • Navigating and Implementing COVID-19 Vaccine Policies in Your Business

    October 13, 2021

  • Vaccine and the Workplace – What You Need to Know

    October 12, 2021

  • Diversity and Human Rights in Franchising

    September 23, 2021

  • The Employment Lifecyle –Best Practices for Hiring, Performance Management and Terminations

    August 12, 2021

  • COVID-19 And the Workplace: Case Law Update

    July 07, 2021

  • COVID-19 and the Workplace: Employer Considerations on return to the “New Normal”

    July 06, 2021

  • The Employment Lifecyle –Best Practices for Hiring, Performance Management and Terminations

    June 02, 2021

  • Warehouse at Risk: Labour & Law Roundtable

    May 20, 2021

  • Legal Considerations Regarding Workplace Vaccination, Accommodation and Remote Work

    April 29, 2021

  • The COVID-19 Vaccine and its Implications in the Workplace

    March 17, 2021

  • COVID-19 and the Law of Work in 2021

    March 11, 2021

  • Live Issues at the Labour Board: What you need to know for 2021

    January 28, 2021

  • Return to Work Considerations Pre- and Post- COVID-19 Vaccines

    January 27, 2021

  • Leading through COVID-19 & Planning for 2021: Terminations, Layoffs, Employment Agreements and More

    November 19, 2020

  • Operations & Franchisee Support Summit: HR & Workplace Policies

    October 21, 2020

  • Franchisee Summit: Free HR Advice: Employment, HR, and Workplace Policies

    October 07, 2020

  • Employment and Workplace Related Issues and Precautions and their Impact on Franchise Systems

    September 24, 2020

  • Updating Your Workplace Policies to Reflect Covid-19 Challenges

    August 11, 2020

  • Returning to the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know

    August 06, 2020

  • Cannabis Legalization and Workplace Policy: What Every Employer Needs to Know

    April 23, 2020

  • Warehouse Labour & Canadian Law in the Time of COVID-19

    April 2, 2020

  • Coronavirus: What Manufacturers Need to Know and Legal Aspects of Health & Safety

    March 11, 2020

  • Empowering Youth for Career Opportunities: Student Networking Event

    January 20, 2020

  • 2019 Year in Review… And what to expect in 2020

    December 4, 2019

  • Terminations – Key Considerations for Employers

    November 7, 2019

  • Accommodation 101: Best Practices for Employers

    September 26, 2019

  • Employment Law: Best Practices for Employers

    September 13, 2019

  • Employment Law Basic Every Dental Professional Must Know

    March 29, 2019

  • Legal Aspects of Drug and Alcohol Testing, Legalized Marijuana, What Does this Mean in the Workplace

    March 1, 2019

  • Occupational Health and Safety for Supervisors

    February 27, 2019

  • Conducting an Effective Workplace Harassment Investigation and Cannabis Legalization in Canada: What Does this Mean for the Workplace?

    February 26, 2019

  • Reasonable Cause Detection

    February 14, 2019

  • Best Practices in Attendance Management

    January 23, 2019

  • Cannabis Legalization and Workplace Policy: What Every Employer Needs to Know

    December 5, 2018

  • Cannabis Legalization in Canada – What Does this Mean for the Workplace?

    December 4, 2018

  • Where Franchise Law Meets Employment Law: Considerations for Franchisors

    November 13, 2018

  • Best Practices for Attendance Management

    November 1, 2018

  • Cannabis Legalization in Canada - What Does This Mean for the Workplace

    September 27, 2018

  • Best Practices in Attendance Management

    September 26, 2018

  • Cannabis Legalization in Canada - What Does This Mean for the Workplace

    September 13, 2018

  • Best Practices in Attendance Management

    March 21, 2018

  • Bill 148: It’s Now The Law! What It Means for Employers

    March 7, 2018

  • Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace and the Duty to Accommodate

    March 2, 2018

  • Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace and the Duty to Accommodate

    March 2, 2018

  • Effective Use and Implementation of Employment Policies

    February 26, 2018

  • Best Practices for Hiring & Firing: What Franchisors and Franchisees Can Do To Avoid Legal Pitfalls

    April 2, 2017

  • Employer’s Duty to Accommodate

    February 15, 2017

  • Responding to Union Organization in the Construction Industry

    February 7, 2017

  • What a Difference a Year Makes! Lessons from 2016 & Tips for 2017!

    December 6, 2016

  • Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace

    November 18, 2016

  • What You Need to Know—A Guide to Employment and Labour Law Basics

    September 13, 2016

  • Ontario Employers! Critical Amendments Are Coming to the Employment Standards Act and Labour Relations Act! Learn. Get Involved. Prepare.

    May 31, 2016

  • CME Changing Workplace Review Update and Discussion

    March 8, 2016

  • Breakfast Bar Plenary: Franchising in the Changing Workplace

    January 28, 2016

  • Responding to Union Organizing in the Construction Industry

    January 23, 2016

  • Best Practices for Hiring & Firing: Protect your business and avoid legal pitfalls

    May 5, 2015

  • Managing the Difficult Employee

    January 28, 2015

  • Best Practices for Hiring and Firing

    January 22, 2015

  • Executive Diploma in Municipal Management: Human Resources Law

    December 8, 2014

  • Executive Diploma in Municipal Management: Human Resources Law

    November 20, 2014

  • Employment 101

    October 16, 2014

  • Accessibilitiy for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Information Session

    October 15, 2014

  • Human Resources Update

    October 8, 2014

  • Employment Legislation and Ending the Employment Relationship: What Small Business Needs to Know

    October 8, 2014

  • Executive Diploma in Municipal Management: Human Resources Law

    September 17, 2014

  • Avoiding Legal Pitfalls During the Hiring Process: Keys to Sourcing and Selecting the Right People for Your Business; Keys to Creating and Implementing a Performance Management System

    September 16, 2014

  • Conducting an Effective Workplace Investigation

    June 25, 2014

  • Privacy, Surveillance & Social Media: Understanding an Employer’s Rights and Obligations

    June 5, 2014

  • Staying Ahead of the Curve: Keys to Protecting Your Business and Staying Union Free

    May 2, 2014

  • Responding to Union Organizing in the Construction Industry

    January 23, 2014

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