James I.E. Jennings
Partner
Executive Summary
James practices in all areas of labour and employment law, with a particular focus on labour relations, occupational health and safety, and workers’ compensation matters. He provides strategic advice and representation to unionized and non-unionized clients in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, and hospitality.
James has extensive experience representing employers in both litigation and collective bargaining.
He has acted as counsel in numerous wrongful dismissal claims and grievance arbitrations, and regularly appears before the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, and Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal. James also represents companies facing charges or compliance orders under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. For unionized employers, he has experience serving as lead spokesperson in collective bargaining.
Beyond his legal practice, James frequently speaks and writes on a variety of labour and employment issues, such as workplace harassment and work-related accommodation.