Lawyer Profile
Patrick Groom
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Patrick Groom is designated as a Certified Specialist in Labour Law by the Law Society of Ontario. With more than 20 years’ experience in labour relations, he has developed particular expertise in construction labour relations and litigation, and health care restructuring.
Frequently appearing before all levels of court in Ontario, Patrick also represents clients at the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, the Nova Scotia Labour Relations Board, and the Newfoundland & Labrador Labour Relations Agency, as well as in private arbitrations across Canada.
Patrick advises on the development of proactive labour relations strategies that promote positive employee engagement, effectively respond to union organizing, institute best practices for occupational health and safety, and resolve of human rights issues in the workplace.
As an advisor with the Law Society of Ontario’s Coach and Advisor Network, Patrick enjoys mentoring and assisting fellow members of the bar.
This program will provide an overview and discuss trending topics within the employment lifecycle and provide cross-country case law and legislative updates.
The Court’s assessment of Sudbury’s due diligence now provides practical guidance to project owners respecting their obligations as “employers” under the OHSA.
As a follow up to our first two webinars back in December 2023 and February 2024 where we considered the history, details and legal implications of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in R. v. Greater Sudbury.
As a follow up to our first webinar back in December 2023 where we considered the history, details and legal implications of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in R. v. Greater Sudbury, please join us for “Part 2” where Patrick Groom, Victor Kim and Annik Forristal will be joined by a panel of industry experts.
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2006 (ON)