Gordon J. Weir, B.A., M.A., LL.B.

Mr. Weir is a specialist in the practice of Labour Relations and Employment Law. He represents companies, public sector employers, managers and executives in both a consulting and legal capacity. Mr. Weir has developed expertise in all facets of human resources and employment related functions, with particular emphasis upon:

Counsel on matters pertaining to termination of managerial and executive employees;
Strategy and development of severance packages related to corporate reorganization, mergers, amalgamations and closures;
Negotiation of collective agreements and contracts of employment;
Representation of employers and executives in wrongful dismissal and employment law;
litigation and mediation;
Representation as counsel before Boards of Arbitration on all employment related matters;
Counsel before provincial employment tribunals including Employment Standards Referees, Human Rights Boards, Occupational Health and Safety Adjudicators and Pay Equity Tribunals;
Training and development of positive employment policies, practices and manuals.

EDUCATION
University of Toronto, M.A.
Queen's University, B.A., LL.B.

MEMBERSHIPS/CLUBS
Law Society of Upper Canada; Canadian Bar Association

LECTURES AND PUBLICATIONS
Mr. Weir has lectured at both the university and community college levels. He has conducted teaching and training seminars throughout Ontario and has authored publications on such topics as:

The Ontario Human Rights Code
Legal Processes During a Strike
Recent Trends in Wrongful Dismissal Law
Managing with a Collective Agreement
Discipline and Discharge Procedures
The Value of Employment Contracts