Carol S. Nielsen

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.

With a solution-oriented mindset, Carol provides proactive advice and representation to her clients, helping them navigate many workplace challenges. She is regularly involved in complex and high stakes litigation concerning pay equity, human rights and wrongful dismissals. She has extensive experience and detailed knowledge of employment standards legislation and requirements. She also routinely advises in areas such as disability management, performance management, discipline, discharge, and privacy.

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.

Carol is an active member of the labour and employment law bar. As a member of the Ontario Bar Association, she served as the Editor of the Labour and Employment Law section newsletter for five years. She also served for eight years as the Associate Eastern Editor, and before that as Contributing Editor for the Canadian Labour Relations Board Reports.