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Jan 31, 2017

Workplace Law Bulletin - Top Issues in Employment Law: A Webinar Recap

By Lorenzo Lisi, Michael F. Horvat, Fiona Brown and Meghan A. Cowan

In our recent Workplace Law Webinar, Lorenzo Lisi, Michael Horvat, Fiona Brown and Meghan Cowan addressed some of the big issues that came to the fore in 2016 and that we expect to continue to be prominent in 2017. This article outlines three key areas that we hear about quite frequently and that are of particular importance to many of us.

Lorenzo Lisi
Short Bio

Lorenzo’s clients look to him for guidance on navigating increasingly complex labour and employment law issues in a way that respects both the p...

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Lorenzo Lisi

Partner

llisi@airdberlis.com

T 416.865.7722 T 416.865.7722

Michael Horvat
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Michael guides his clients through their labour and employment law issues by providing them with practical solutions that balance their workplace issu...

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Michael F. Horvat

Partner

mhorvat@airdberlis.com

T 416.865.4622 T 416.865.4622

Fiona Brown
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Fiona takes great care to understand her clients’ businesses and deliver advice that is tailored to meeting their specific needs. 

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Fiona Brown

Partner

fbrown@airdberlis.com

T 416.865.3078 T 416.865.3078

Meghan A. Cowan
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Meghan assists clients with their litigation issues by thoroughly examining all aspects of a case and delivering practical solutions.

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Meghan A. Cowan

Partner

mcowan@airdberlis.com

T 416.865.4722 T 416.865.4722

Areas of Expertise

Labour & Employment
Workplace

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