Ioana Pantis

Ioana is an accomplished employment lawyer with experience in all areas of management side-employment and human rights law. Her practice involves providing advice and representation to employer clients on a broad range of issues, including employment agreements, employment standards, termination advice and strategy, wrongful dismissal litigation, human rights, and accommodation.

In addition, Ioana is able to assist clients on matters relating to workplace safety and workplace investigations.

Expertise

Industries

Automotive

Practices

Representative Matters

Corporate Transactions

Acted for Xerox Canada Holdings V Ltd. in connection with its acquisition of Powerland Computers Ltd.

Community Involvement

Mentor, First Generation Network (2021 – 2022)

Education & Admissions

2017

Called to the Ontario bar

2016

JD, French Common Law ProgramUniversity of Ottawa

2013

Master of Arts, Translation StudiesYork University, Glendon College

2011

Honour Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, French, and SpanishUniversity of Toronto and University of British Columbia

Publications

“Singular Belief on Vaccination is Not Discrimination”, co-author with David Fanjoy, Labour Notes by LexisNexis, No 1721 (September 29, 2023)
“Legal Risks Associated with Automated Hiring Tools in Canada”, co-author with Robbie Grant and David Adjei, Internet and E-Commerce Law in Canada by LexisNexis, Volume 24, Number 5 (September 2023)
“Substratum What Now?! Employee Promotions May Undermine Your Written Contracts”, co-author with Paul Boshyk, Labour Notes by LexisNexis, No 1710 (April 17, 2023)
“Unmasking Employer Accommodation Obligations and Mutual Frustrations“, co-author with David Fanjoy, Labour Notes by LexisNexis, No 1681 (December 27, 2021)
“Political discourse in the workplace: Risking discrimination and alienation“, Canadian HRReporter (Feb 20, 2019)
“Rollercoaster ride of 2020 re-enforces need for employer preparedness“, co-author with Laura Williams, Canadian HRReporter (Feb 9, 2021)

Insights (16 Posts)View More

Comprehensive Vacation Webinar Series | Part III: Common Claims and Risk Mitigation Strategies

This session will teach you about recent significant vacation pay claims, and we'll share our practical experiences with helping clients mitigate such claims.

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Comprehensive Vacation Webinar Series | Part I: Policy and Practical Considerations

This session will provide you with basics of vacation pay and time, and discuss the various types of vacation policies that may work best for your workplace.

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Singular Belief on Vaccination Is Not Discrimination

Ontario's Human Rights Tribunal rules that opposition to COVID-19 vaccination and belief in bodily autonomy are not protected by the Human Rights Code.

Aug 15, 2023

Legal Risks Associated with Automated Hiring Tools in Canada

Automated hiring and recruitment tools (AI) risk liability under privacy, human rights, or transparency laws, including Quebec's Act 25, the CPPA and AIDA.

Jul 13, 2023

Employer’s Disturbing Termination Conduct Results in $15,000 Moral Damages Award

Teljeur v Aurora Hotel Group 2023 ONSC 1324 provides example of post-termination conduct and bad faith damages.

Mar 16, 2023

Substratum What Now?! Employee Promotions May Undermine Your Written Contracts

An Ontario decision warns employers about the costly consequences of promoting employees without updating their employment agreements.

Mar 6, 2023

Prior Employee Experience May Enhance Common Law Entitlements

proper termination practices, punitive damages, moral damages, wrongful dismissal damages

Dec 7, 2022

Record-Tying General Damages Awarded by Alberta’s Human Rights Tribunal

Alberta's Human Rights Tribunal sent a strong warning to employers that behave badly by ordering one of the highest general damages awards in its history.

Oct 25, 2022

$55,000 Punitive and Moral Damages Award Underscores Importance of Proper Termination Practices

proper termination practices, punitive damages, moral damages, wrongful dismissal damages

Oct 19, 2022

New Guidance on Ontario’s Workplace Monitoring Disclosure Regime

This bulletin provides guidance regarding Ontario's new electronic monitoring disclosure obligations for employers under the Employment Standards Act.

Sep 15, 2022

The Federal Government Suspends its Mandatory Vaccination Requirements

The Government of Canada has lifted its mandatory vaccination requirements for employees in the air, marine and rail sectors.

Jun 21, 2022

Honesty is the Best Policy: Employer Punished for Misleading Employee About Sale of Business

An Ontario court has sent a strong warning to employers about the consequences of misleading their employees about the sale of a business.

May 22, 2022

Deciphering the Right to Disconnect: What does this mean for Ontario, and what could happen in other provinces?

The Ontario government passed legislation containing the “right to disconnect”. Or did they? (they didn’t). But Ontario employers with 25 or more employees have to have a policy on the right to disconnect as of June 2. How should employers approach the policy, manage employee expectations and is the rest of Canada looking to follow suit?

Join TRC-Sadovod’s Employment & Labour Relations Group as we discuss the requirements of the legislation, considerations in drafting the policy and impacts for employers across the country.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Ioana Pantis

Expertise

Industries

Practices

Representative Matters

Community Involvement

Education & Admissions

Publications

Insights (16 Posts)View More

Comprehensive Vacation Webinar Series | Part III: Common Claims and Risk Mitigation Strategies

Comprehensive Vacation Webinar Series | Part I: Policy and Practical Considerations

Singular Belief on Vaccination Is Not Discrimination

Legal Risks Associated with Automated Hiring Tools in Canada

Employer’s Disturbing Termination Conduct Results in $15,000 Moral Damages Award

Substratum What Now?! Employee Promotions May Undermine Your Written Contracts

Prior Employee Experience May Enhance Common Law Entitlements

Record-Tying General Damages Awarded by Alberta’s Human Rights Tribunal

$55,000 Punitive and Moral Damages Award Underscores Importance of Proper Termination Practices

New Guidance on Ontario’s Workplace Monitoring Disclosure Regime

The Federal Government Suspends its Mandatory Vaccination Requirements

Honesty is the Best Policy: Employer Punished for Misleading Employee About Sale of Business

Deciphering the Right to Disconnect: What does this mean for Ontario, and what could happen in other provinces?

Pay No Attention to the Blinking Red Light: Employee Monitoring Laws Announced in Ontario

Unmasking Employer Accommodation Obligations and Mutual Frustrations

The Tide Turns: Positive Decision for Employers Seeking to Enforce Stock Agreements