Shir is a responsive and practical lawyer with over seven years of experience in labour and employment law.
She is a member of the Ontario and British Columbia bars.
While Shir advises clients across all areas of human resource law, she has a particular focus in labour relations. Shir delivers comprehensive training to leadership at all levels in this area, covering topics such as fostering positive employee relations, understanding and responding to union organizing campaigns, navigating the unionization process, and managing effectively in a unionized environment. Shir’s experience spans all Canadian provinces, with significant depth in Ontario and British Columbia.
Shir regularly represents clients in collective agreement negotiations, labour arbitrations and in litigation before labour boards.
Beyond labour relations, Shir regularly guides employers on a wide range of human resources issues, from hiring employees in Canada and reductions in force to employee and contractor misclassification and wrongful dismissal disputes.
Known for providing swift, practical advice tailored to her clients’ needs, Shir’s focus on business-driven solutions makes her a go-to advisor for employers navigating Canadian labour and employment law.