ARBITRATION & MEDIATION SERVICES

Rishi is a seasoned labour and employment lawyer. Between 2004 and 2024, Rishi acted as counsel in labour and employment matters for unionized and non-unionized employers in a variety of industries. He also prosecuted wrongful dismissal actions on behalf of non-unionized employees. Rishi understands labour and employment disputes, the litigation process, and the importance of workplace conflict resolution.

Rishi left the practice of law in 2024 after his appointment to the Ontario Labour Relations Board as a full time Vice Chair. As a Vice Chair, Rishi adjudicates and mediates workplace disputes arising under a variety of statutes, including the Labour Relations Act, 1995, the Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other statues. Rishi is a member of the Ontario Labour Management Arbitrators’ Association.

Fees and availability

Neutral

Rishi serves as a full-time adjudicator and mediator

Balanced

Represented both employees and employers

Knowledgeable

20 years’ experience in wrongful dismissal litigation

Prepared

As prepared as you at mediation to get the deal

ABOUT RISHI

Called to the Ontario Bar in 2004, Rishi solely practiced labour and employment law until 2024 when he was appointed to the Ontario Labour Relations Board as Full Time Vice Chair.

From 2004 to 2012 Rishi only represented employers in labour, employment and human rights disputes. From 2013 to 2024, he maintained a mixed practice representing both employers and employees in a variety of employment related matters.

Rishi was recognized by his peers in the Best Lawyers in Canada Publication for 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Book Rishi

Well-versed in labour and employment law

Rishi has written and spoken extensively over the years in relation to
employment, labour and human rights issues.

Speaking and training

Instructor, Industrial and Labour Relations, University of Toronto School of Continuing Education (2018 – Present)
Privacy and Employment, Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce (2023)
Co-chair Lancaster House, Human Rights and Accommodation Conference (2023)
Disability Management, HRPA Barrie and District (2023)
Human Rights and the Duty to Accommodate, Milton Chamber of Commerce (2023)
Six Minute Employment Lawyer, Law Society of Ontario (Various Dates)
Employment Law Summit, Law Society of Ontario (Various Dates)

Publications

Just Cause and Statutory Termination Pay, Canadian Employment Law Today (2022)
Vaccine Hesitancy Still Not Just Cause, Canadian Employment Law Today (2022)
Breaking Down Breaks in Service, Canadian Employment Law Today (2021)
Taking the Termination High Road, Canadian Employment Law Today (2021)
COVID layoffs and Constructive Dismissal, Canadian Employment Law Today (2021)
Cannabis and the Workplace: Random Tests Still Not the Answer, Canadian Employment Law Today (2021)
Employer’s Bad Faith Invalidates Termination Clause, Canadian Employment Law Today (2021)
A Reasonable Notice Bonus, Canadian Employment Law Today (2021)
The Duty of Good Faith in Employment, Six Minute Employment Lawyer (2021)

2003

Graduate from Osgoode Hall
Law School

2004

Called to Ontario Bar

2013

Established solo practice representing employees
and employers

2024

Full time appointment to
Ontario Labour Relations Board (Vice-Chair)

AVAILABILITY & FEES

Rishi’s availability to conduct arbitrations can be found on arbdates.com. His availability for mediations can be found on mediatordates.com. Please contact Rishi directly for his most up to date fee schedule.

CONTACT RISHI

2275 Upper Middle Road East, Suite 101
Oakville, ON L6H 0C3 Canada
email: [email protected]