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University of Ottawa, Juris Doctor
Queen’s University,
Master of Industrial Relations
Western University,
Bachelor of Management &
Organizational Studies (Human Resources)
Patrick Ganley
Patrick regularly advises, represents and advocates for employers on a wide range of employment and labour law matters.
Patrick is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, Canadian Bar Association, Ontario Bar Association (Labour & Employment, Construction and Infrastructure, Civil Litigation, Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Workers’ Compensation, and Young Lawyers), Retail Council of Canada and Grand Valley Construction Association.
With Sherrard Kuzz colleague, Edward Snetsinger, Patrick won the 2013 Hockey Arbitration Competition of Canada.
Patrick began his career as a student with Sherrard Kuzz LLP during which time he completed a secondment with the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
Areas of Focus:
- Attendance Management
- Civil Litigation
- Collective Agreement Administration
- Collective Bargaining
- Construction Labour Relations
- Employee Relations
- Employment Contracts (including Independent Contractor Agreements)
- Employment Standards
- Grievance Arbitration
- Human Rights and Accommodation
- Labour Relations and Industrial Relations Board Proceedings
- Management Training
- Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Policy Development and Implementation
- Responding to Union Organizing and Applications for Certification
- Sale or Closure
- Strike or Lockout Preparation and Business Continuity
- Workplace Audits
- Wrongful and Constructive Dismissal Litigation
Publications & Media
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Sherrard Kuzz dispenses wisdom during webinar on harassment investigations.
March 8, 2021
Construct Connect
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Threshold for Severance Pay Limited to Ontario Payroll – so says Ontario Labour Relations Board
April, 2019Management Counsel
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Bill 148 presentation for the Durham Home Builders Association
March 2018
Building Durham
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Bill 148 reforms panned by CFBA delegates
February 01, 2018
Daily Commercial News
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Ontario College of Trades Releases New Compliance and Enforcement Policy
June 2017
Dialogue (Ontario Electrical League)
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Bill 70 Amendments to the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009
Spring/Summer 2017
The Generals (Ontario General Contractors’ Association)
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Working at Heights Training Extension to October 1, 2017
April 2017Briefing Note
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Vaccinate or Mask Policy Found To Be Unreasonable
January 6, 2016
Canadian Employment Law Today
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The Changing Face of Employment and Labour Law in Ontario
December 11, 2015
OEL Weekly Newsletter
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“Vaccinate or Mask” Policy Found to Be Unreasonable
November 2015Briefing Note
Speaking Engagements
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Building a Respectful and Inclusive Workplace: How to Conduct a Workplace Harassment Investigation
February 23, 2021
Ontario General Contractor’s Association
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Best Practices in Attendance Management
November 2, 2020
Human Resources Professionals Association
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Managing Human Resources Throughout Covid-19
July 28, 2020
Infonex – Virtual Conference
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Impact of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry
May 5, 2020
Hamilton Halton Construction Association – Young Leaders Group
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COVID-19 and Construction Businesses: Health and Safety, Labour and Employment Issues
April 21, 2020
Sherrard Kuzz LLP
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Navigating the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000: Common Employer Pitfalls (and how to avoid them!)
September 25, 2019
Sherrard Kuzz LLP HReview -
Impairment in the Workplace
February 28, 2019
Canadian Farm Builders Association
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Turnover and Performance Management
March 16, 2018
Landscape Ontario
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Understanding (and Complying) with the New Obligations Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and Labour Relations Act, 1995
March 16, 2018
Landscape Ontario
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Legal Obligations of the Landscape Employer
February 20, 2018
Landscape Ontario
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Legalization of Marijuana & Impact on Employers in the Construction Industry
February 13, 2018
Durham Region Home Builders’ Association
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What you Need to Know about Bill 148
February 13, 2018
Durham Region Home Builders’ Association
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Understanding (and Complying) with the New Obligations Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and Labour Relations Act, 1995
February 13, 2018
Hamilton Halton Construction Association
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Bill 148 Amendments – Impact on the Construction Industry
January 26, 2018
Canadian Farm Builders’ Association – 2018 AGM
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Legalization of Marijuana & Impact on Employers in the Construction Industry
January 26, 2018
Canadian Farm Builders’ Association – 2018 AGM
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Unions, Certification, and Employer Rights
December 11, 2017
Peterborough and The Kawarthas Home Builders Association – Speaker Series
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Ontario College of Trades
December 7, 2017
Barrie Construction Association – Lunchbox Series
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Government Relations Update
May 5, 2017
Ontario Electrical league (OEL)
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Lunch with the Experts re: Ontario College of Trades
May 5, 2017
Ontario Electrical league (OEL)
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The New Ontario College of Trades (OCOT)
April 8, 2017
Ontario General Contractors Association - 10th Construction Symposium 2017
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Bill 132 – Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act
April 08, 2017
Ontario General Contractors Association - 10th Construction Symposium 2017
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Legal Obligations of the Landscape Employer
March 15, 2017
Landscape Ontario
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Leadership and Creating a Motivated Workforce
March 8, 2017
Landscape Ontario
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Construction Grievances: Best Practices for Better Results
February 28, 2017
The Hamilton-Halton Construction Association (HHCA)
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Best Practices for Hiring: Protect Your Business and Avoid Legal Pitfalls
November 23, 2016
Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)
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What is the Ontario College of Trades?
October 18, 2016
Progressive Contractors Association of Canada
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Employment and Labour Law – Responding to union organizing, information on Canada’s new CPP and OEL’s Government Relations efforts
September 26, 2016
Ontario Electrical League
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Ontario Retirement Pension Plan – What to expect. How to prepare.
August 16, 2016
Barrie Construction Association
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ESA and other legislative obligations
June 8, 2016
Barrie Construction Association
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Hiring and firing employees – and addressing turnover issues
May 12, 2016
Barrie Construction Association
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Employment Standards - What you need to know!
May 11, 2016
Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)
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Union-organizing issues
May 11, 2016
2016 Electrical Industry Conference, Ontario Electrical League