Lawyer Profile

David J. Bannon

Toronto, Ontario

David J. Bannon

Overview

David Bannon is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. He represents employers in the private sector in a variety of litigation forums. David is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Labour and Employment Law and is a board member of the Law Society of Ontario Certified Specialist Program. David regularly appears before the Ontario Labour Relations Board and private arbitrators, Provincial Offences Court defending against Occupational Health and Safety Act charges, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal and the Ontario Court of Justice. He has extensive experience in the construction and automotive industries. David frequently acts as the lead negotiator in collective bargaining and provides strategic advice to assist management when he is not at the bargaining table. He provides strategic and proactive advice in all areas of employment and labour law to assist employers in avoiding costly mistakes and developing effective employment policies.

Practice Areas

  • Commercial Law
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employment Law
  • Labour Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1994 (ON)

Professional Details

Education

Osgoode Hall Law School, LL.B. Wilfrid Laurier University, B.A. (Hons.)

Articles & Speeches

“Re-examining the Province-Wide Bargaining Scheme and Designation Orders in the ICI Sector of the Construction Industry” Construction Labour & Employment Relations Conference (December 4, 2023) “Managing Today’s Diverse Workforce” Canadian Masonry Contractors Association Conference (May 22, 2023) “Successor Employer Issues in the Construction Industry” Construction Labour & Employment Relations Conference (December 2021) “Bill 47 – Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018 ” Construction Labour & Employment Relations Conference (December 9, 2019)