Lawyer Profile
Carol S. Nielsen
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
As a member of the Firm since 1996 and a partner since 2004, Carol has over 20 years of experience in all areas of management labour relations and employment law. Carol represents a wide range of unionized and non-union clients in both the federal and provincial jurisdictions. Her clients, both large and small businesses, operate in all sectors of the economy, including manufacturing, sports, social services, and information technology. She also represents municipalities and broader public sector organizations. Carol also assists purchasers and vendors in sale transactions. This work included representing a purchaser in respect of employment and benefits issues in a Canadian acquisition valued at more than $500 million. Carol has appeared before various tribunals and courts, serving as a management nominee in interest arbitrations and as the lead management spokesperson in collective bargaining negotiations. The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Employment & Labour Laws and Regulations, Canada: Employment & Labour Law 2019, ICLG, Co-author Human Resources Guide to Discipline and Termination of Employment – 3rd Edition 2018, 2nd Edition 2010, 1st Edition, 2004, Carswell (co-author) 2019 International Comparative Legal Guide Regarding Employment & Labour Law, Canada Chapter, ICLG (co-author) LINK https://iclg.com/practice-areas/employment-and-labour-laws-and-regulations/canada University of Toronto, Bachelors of Laws McGill University, Honours Degree in Political Science and Economics
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 1998 (ON)