Brian MacDonald practises across all areas of labour and employment law, representing a diverse range of unionized, non-union, and federally regulated clients. He has acted as counsel in numerous significant arbitrations, wrongful dismissal cases, and proceedings before the Ontario Labour Relations Board and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. Brian has coordinated litigation strategies with employer associations and their members, particularly during open season/raiding periods and related litigation. His practice has a particular focus on the construction and transportation sectors. He regularly appears before the Labour Relations Board representing construction industry clients in section 133 grievances, jurisdictional disputes, related employer/sale of business matters, applications for certification and unfair labour practices. Brian has extensive experience in collective bargaining and has served as lead spokesperson for federally and provincially regulated employers in both public and private sectors, including manufacturing, trucking, construction, professional services, and social welfare. He advises on collective agreement language, co-authored a leading text on the topic, and supports employers through conciliation, strikes, and injunctions where necessary.
