Jonathan Borrelli | SpeakerHub

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Jonathan is a Partner at KMB Law and leader of the firm’s Employment and Labour practice group. He has experience with a wide range of workplace issues and employment-related litigation matters.

He has helped both employers and employees with employment and contractor agreements, wrongful dismissal matters, occupational health and safety, accommodation, terminations, investigations, restrictive covenants, workplace policies and workplace human rights. He also advises on employment law aspects of corporate transactions.

Jonathan provides strategic day-to-day advice to employers, and is also called on to guide long term human resource planning. He takes a practical and proactive approach when dealing with any workplace issue, and helps employers create and institute policies and procedures to increase productivity and reduce conflict.

He has represented clients before various courts and tribunals, including the Superior Court of Justice, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, Ontario Labour Relations Board, Landlord and Tenant Board, and the Financial Services Commission of Ontario. Jonathan is a regular speaker at events related to employment law, human rights, harassment, and accommodation.

In 2019, Jonathan obtained Workplace Investigation certification from the Human Resources Professionals Association. He completes impartial workplace investigations related to harassment, violence, sexual harassment, theft, misconduct, and any other workplace matter.

Current position (1)

Partner

KMB Law

Degrees (2)

Political Science

McMaster University

2004 to 2008

Law

University of Windsor

2008

Presentations

Presentations (5)

Handling Tricky Terminations

Terminations can be tricky, but we will take participants through the steps to properly plan for and complete a tricky termination.Common scenarios that lead to termination with or without notice, how to expect the best but plan for the worstReview of recent cases to highlight the issues when terminating an employee, or accepting a resignationTermination notice requirements, resignationsHuman rights obligations on terminationBenefits continuationHandling the termination meeting

Limits to Accommodation

Accommodation of employee's genuine human rights issues is a constant and evolving process. Employers have obligations within the accommodation process, but where does it end? In this presentation, we will focus on the limits of accommodation, and where other employers have failed or succeeded in accommodating employees. How does an employer know that accommodation is at an end? Undue hardship and cost Undue hardship and health and safety Frustration of Contract Managing remote workers Cooperation in the accommodation process What not to accommodate What accommodations are appropriate and not Practical Do's and Don'ts

Navigating the Hiring Process

The hiring process can be challenging at the best of times. The pandemic has only added new considerations to recruiting and hiring initiatives. In this presentation, we will review hiring best practices and what to avoid. Topics covered in this informative webinar include: Screening and background checks What questions not to ask Human rights considerations, accommodation within the hiring process Conditions of hiring, including vaccination Remote workers and special considerations in contracts

Update on mental health and human rights accommodation in the workplace

The continual impact of the pandemic on workplaces has introduced more complex mental health challenges and related issues for organizations. Whether they are dealing with chronic absenteeism or a refusal to work, employers need to be mindful of their duty to accommodate. What types of mental health challenges are employers facing, and how should they respond? What proactive steps do employers need to take to ensure they are properly accommodating employees' mental health needs before issues arise? Employers' legal duties with respect to human rights and mental health accommodation How can employers avoid the risk of wrongful termination claims? Employers' duty to enquire and other mental health obligations Mental and psychological conditions related to COVID, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression Practical issues when it comes to accommodating employees in a hybrid work setting

Completing Your First Workplace Investigation

You have just received your first workplace harassment complaint -- what do you do?

This is an in-depth introductory session to make you aware of everything you should expect when completing your first workplace investigation -- and everything you may not expect.

Past talks (3)

Handling Tricky Terminations

HRPA: Handling Tricky Terminations

Barrie HRPA

May 3, 2023

HRPA DIscussion: Does Health and Safety trump Privacy Rights?

HRPA Discussion: Does Health and Safety trump Privacy Rights?

Webinar

July 14, 2020

Reopening post COVID, health & safety, and the legality of vaccination policies

Webinar

January 26, 2022