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Maria practises labour, employment and education law. She advises employers on a wide range of issues, including:
employment advice for start-ups and entrepreneurs
workplace harassment investigations
employment standards, policies and contracts
wrongful dismissal claims
health and safety issues
human rights issues
Maria has particular expertise in workplace mental health. This includes accommodating mental health conditions, investigating and managing workplace conflict and promoting employee psychological health in the workplace.
Author, "Mental Health Commission of Canada findings set a 'new normal' in the workplace," The Globe and Mail, April 2017
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Author, "Understanding and employing Bill 132 in the workplace," Globe and Mail, October 2016
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Speaker, "Cannabis in the workplace: what does it mean for you?," Sector Update for Charities and Not-for-Profit Organizations, October 2017
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Speaker, "Employment law hot topics in Canada," Best Western Annual Convention, October 2016
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Speaker, "Current Workplace Issues Affecting Employee Retention," Surety Association of Canada Conference, September 2016
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Co-Presenter, "Top Human Rights Decisions of 2015," BLG's 18th Annual Labor and Employment Law Symposium, November 2015.
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Presenter, "Hot Employment Topics in Canada," Best Western National Convention, September 2015.
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Author, "Reminder of New Ontario Employment Requirements Effective May 20, 2015," BLG Labour and Employment Alert, May 2015.
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Presenter, "Top Ten Labour and Employment Legal Developments", Labour and Employment Breakfast Club (April 2015), with Matthew Certosimo.
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Presenter, "You'll Be Hearing From My Lawyer": Problem Parents At School", with Ron McNamara, Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education Annual Conference (April 2015).
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Presenter, "Duty to Accommodate Employees: Current Trends Relating to Disability Absences for Mental Health Reasons", Conference of Independent Schools Symposium (February 2015).
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Co-presenter, " Mental Health Issues in the Workplace" BLG In-House Counsel Professional Development Conference (October 2014).
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Co-presenter, "Employment and Corporate Law Update" Canadian Society of Association Executives, National Conference 2014 (October 2014).
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Co-presenter, "Supporting Mental Health in Canadian Schools," Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education Conference (April 2014).
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Co-presenter, "Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace: Responsibilities regarding Employee Mental Health," Ontario Hospital Association Webinar (February 2014).
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Presenter, "Mental Health Issues in an Independent School Setting," Conference of Independent Schools Education Law Symposium (February 2014).
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Author, "Supreme Court of Canada Recognizes the Negative Impact of Cyberbullying," BLG's Education Law Newsletter, Winter 2013.
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Co-presenter, “Psychological Health in the Workplace: Employers’ Duties Relating to Employees’ Mental Health,” Association of Corporate Counsel, Ontario Chapter: Panel Discussion on Mental Health and the Workplace (September 2013).
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Co-Author, "Labour and Employment Issues Arising From the Implementation of the Retirement Homes Act, 2010," BLG's Seniors Residential & LTC Law Bulletin, April 2013.
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Co-Presenter, "Intimidation.com: Cyberbullying in Canadian Schools," Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education Conference (April 2013).
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Co-Presenter, "Mental Health and the Workplace: Employer's Duties relating to an Employee's Mental Health," BLG Labour and Employment Breakfast Seminar (April 2013).
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Author, "The need for early bullying intervention confirmed by new research study's findings that the effects of bullying last well into adulthood," BLG's Education Law Newsletter, Spring 2013.
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Author, "Courts Affirm Universities' Right to Discipline Students for Facebook Postings," Internet and E-Commerce Law in Canada, 2012, 13(1).
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Professional Involvement
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Member, Ontario Bar Association
Instructor, Osgoode Certificate, Workplace Mental Health Law, Osgoode Hall Law School, November 2017
Community Involvement
Past-member, Advocacy Committee, Toronto Arts Council
Past-member, board of directors, Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education
Bar Admission & Education
Ontario, 2012
JD,
Université d'Ottawa, 2011
MA,
Université Carleton, 2008
BA,
Université de Toronto, 2006
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