Evan Campbell provides proactive advice and representation to employers regarding all aspects of labour relations and employment law.
Evan assists employers with a variety of issues including discipline and terminations, employment standards, corporate mergers and acquisitions, human rights, employment contracts and workplace policies, workplace safety and insurance, health and safety, and industrial and construction labour relations.
Evan has extensive experience litigating matters involving wrongful dismissals, corporate and commercial disputes, grievance arbitrations, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Labour Relations Act. He regularly represents clients before the courts and numerous administrative tribunals including the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.
Evan is practical, straightforward, and committed to providing exceptional service by understanding the issues facing his clients.
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Presentations
- “Legal Update”, Presentation, Ontario Agribusiness Association: Peer Safety Network
- “The Buzz: Marijuana and the Workplace”, Presentation, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, June 14, 2018
- “Marijuana and the Workplace”, Presentation, Ontario Mutual Insurance Association, May 2018
- “The Buzz: Marijuana and the Workplace”, Presentation, Guelph Chamber of Commerce, May 9, 2018
- “Labour Relations Act: Key Takeaways Employers Need to Know”, Miller Thomson Employment Law Update Webinar, March 28, 2028
- “Answers to Your Questions About Bill 148”, Miller Thomson Employment Law Update Webinar, February 12, 2018
- “Bill 141: 10 Key Takeaways All Employers Need to Know”, Miller Thomson Employment Law Update Webinar, December 20, 2017
- “Upcoming Changes to Ontario Employment/Labour Laws – What You Need to Know”, Miller Thomson Employment Law Update Webinar, July 11, 2017
- “Twists and Turns in Employment Agreements”, Miller Thomson Employment Law Update Webinar, February 28, 2017
- “Labour Pains?”, Miller Thomson’s 2017 Labour Relations & Employment Law Conference, April 6, 2017
- “Hiring & Firing Best Practices,” Presentation, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, October 2015
- “Hiring & Firing Best Practices,” presentation, EMC, April 2015
Publications
- “What the Buzz: Medical Marijuana and the Workplace”, Grand Valley Construction Association Journal, May/June 2018 Edition
- “Court Confirms Employers can Sue for Harassment”, Labour and Employment Communique, July 2017
- “Termination Clause: Money Saver or Bust”, Labour and Employment Communique, March 2017
- “Proposed Expansion of Employer Obligations: New Workplace Sexual Harassment Laws,” Labour and Employment Communiqué, December 2015
- “The Agricultural Employees Protection Act: Is Marijuana an agricultural commodity?” Canadian Agribusiness and Food Law Blog
- “The Duty to Accommodate: A Key Consideration for Employers,” Business Ventures Newspaper, September 2015
- “Accommodation in the Workplace: Practical Tips,” webinar, July 2015
- “Managing Absenteeism: Practical Tips,” webinar, May 2015
- “Employer Communication during Union Drives; The D’os and Don’ts,” Labour and Employment Blog, April 2015
- “Employment Law Update,” Ontario Agri Business Association, April 2015
- “WSIB Limits on Mental Stress Claims found Unconstitutional,” Labour and Employment Blog, February 2015
- “Tips for Managing WSIB Claims,” Business Ventures Newspaper, February 2015
- “Employment Law Update,” Ontario Agri Business Association, October 2014
- “Farm Workers Denied Coroner’s Inquest,” Canadian Agribusiness and Food Law Blog, August 2014,
- The Mandatory Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training, Business Ventures Newspaper, September 2014
- “Health Coverage for Seasonal Workers,” Canadian Agribusiness and Food Law Blog, April 2014
- “Employment Contracts: A Must for Employers,” Business Ventures Newspaper, March 2014
- “New Accessibility Requirements for Ontario Employers,” Business Ventures Newspaper, January 2014
Corporate directorships
- Board of Directors, Career Education Council
- Board of Directors, Guelph & District Chapter of the Human Resources Professionals Association
Professional memberships
- The Human Resources Professionals Association Guelph and District Chapter
- Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce
- Guelph Chamber of Commerce
- Wellington County Law Association
Bar admissions & education
- Ontario, 2013
- J.D., University of Ottawa, 2012
- B.A. (Honours), University of Waterloo, 2009
- Police Foundations, Conestoga College, 2006
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Carol VandenHoek and Evan Campbell speak on “The Buzz: Marijuana and the Workplace”
Carol VandenHoek and Evan Campbell speak on: “The Buzz: Marijuana and the Workplace” at the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
Evan Campbell provides an Employment Law Update to the HR Peer-to-Peer Group of the Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce.
Lindsay Doyle and Evan Campbell present “Small Claims 101” at the Guelph Chamber of Commerce.
Carol VandenHoek and Evan Campbell participate in a webinar for the KW Chamber of Commerce on the topic of “Employment Law Update, Health & Safety and AODA Compliance.”
SWO Labour & Employment Webinar
Carol VandenHoek and Evan Campbell host a Labour & Employment webinar on the topic of “Upcoming Changes to the Ontario Employment/Labour Law – What You Need to Know”.
Miller Thomson’s 2017 Labour Relations & Employment Law Conference
We are pleased to invite you to Miller Thomson’s complimentary Labour Relations & Employment Law Conference. Our featured speakers will provide legal and practical insights on emerging HR topics impacting the workplace. Our program has been pre-approved for 5.75 Continuing Professional Development...
Twists and Turns of Employment Agreements
Carol VandenHoek and Evan Campbell host a Labour & Employment Webinar on the topic “Twists and Turns of Employment Agreements”, on February 28.
SWO Labour & Employment Webinar
Carol VandenHoek and Evan Campbell host a Labour & Employment webinar on the topic of “Twists and Turns of Employment Agreements”.
Court Confirms Employees Can Sue for Harassment
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently held that workplace harassment is a cause of action upon which an employee can commence a civil claim against an employer. The Decision In Merrifield v. The Attorney General, the plaintiff had been...
Termination Clause: Money Saver or Bust
A termination provision in an employment agreement can be a valuable tool to limit the cost of terminating an employee on a without cause basis. An enforceable contractual termination clause rebuts the presumption that an employee is entitled to common...
The Agricultural Employees Protection Act: Is marijuana an agricultural commodity?
In United Food and Commercial Workers Canada v MedReleaf Corp. the Ontario Labour Relations Board (“OLRB”) was tasked with determining whether marijuana is an agricultural commodity in relation to an application for certification under the Labour Relations Act. The United...
The Agricultural Employees Protection Act: Is marijuana an agricultural commodity?
In United Food and Commercial Workers Canada v MedReleaf Corp. the Ontario Labour Relations Board (“OLRB”) was tasked with determining whether marijuana is an agricultural commodity in relation to an application for certification under the Labour Relations Act. The United...
Lengthy Prison Sentence for Supervisor
On January 11, 2016 the project manager for Metron Construction was sentenced to 3 ½ years’ imprisonment for his part in the tragic 2009 accident. On Christmas Eve 2009, at the conclusion of the work day, six workers boarded swing...
Proposed Expansion of Employer Obligations: New Workplace Sexual Harassment Laws
Employers in Ontario need to be aware of the continued evolution and expansion of their obligations relating to harassment in the workplace. The issues of sexual harassment and violence are high on the Ontario Government’s agenda. In March 2015, the...
Employer Communication during Union Drives: The Dos and Don’ts
There is not much more frightening for employers than the possibility of becoming unionized. Upon learning of a union drive in the workplace, an employer should develop a strategic response to ensure the best chance of defeating a union’s organizing...
Tips for Managing WSIB Claims
Dealing with the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (“WSIB”) can be a challenging and expensive process for any employer. Each claim commenced in relation to a work-related injury can have a significant financial impact on an organization. Schedule 2 employers...
Event Announcement – EMC Food, Beverage & Bio Sector Initiative
Catherine Bate and Evan Campbell are presenting “Legislative Update: The Issues Impacting the Food Industry” on February 5, 2015 at the Institute of Food Processing Technology, Conestoga College in Cambridge, ON. The presentation will take place from 8:00 – 11:00...
Interesting Case from Ontario – Farm Workers Denied Coroners Inquest
In Peart v the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (“HRTO”) considered whether the Coroner’s Act was discriminatory against migrant farm workers. Ned Peart, a seasonal worker from Jamaica employed under the Seasonal Agriculture...
Snobelen Farms purchases J&V Farms of Brantford
Counsel to Snobelen Farms Ltd.
Long Bridge and IDT Systems join forces
Counsel to IDT Systems Inc.