Brian, a partner at Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP, practises in all areas of labour and employment law. He acts for a wide variety of union and non-union clients, including federally-regulated clients. Brian has acted as counsel in many significant arbitrations, wrongful dismissals, and proceedings before the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) and the Human Rights Tribunal. He has also advised on and coordinated litigation strategy with employer associations and their members, both during the open season/raiding period and during the subsequent litigation. Brian regularly advises on WSIB issues as well as occupational health and safety matters. With a particular focus on the construction industry and the transportation sector, he regularly appears before the OLRB 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 significant experience collective bargaining. He has appeared as lead spokesperson for both federally and provincially regulated companies in both the public and private sector and in any number industries, including manufacturing, trucking, construction, professional services, and social welfare.
