Melanie D. McNaught

Melanie practises in all areas of labour and employment law, with a particular interest in civil litigation, education law, privacy and human rights. Melanie has appeared before all levels of court, labour arbitrators, and tribunals such as the Ontario Labour Relations Board and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. She negotiates practical and cost-effective settlements for her clients, often without the need to expend time and money on litigation.

Using her experience and insight on human rights issues, Melanie regularly advises union and non-union employers on human rights issues, including the duty to accommodate. She also counsels on non-union terminations and severance packages, and represents employers in wrongful dismissal claims before the courts and at mediations.

Melanie represents and advises school boards on labour and employment matters, human rights (including student accommodation issues) and education law issues. She has deep knowledge of the Education Act and related school board legislation, and serves as an executive of the Ontario Bar Association’s Education Law Section.

Before joining, she clerked at the Court of Appeal for Ontario.