Oren Barbalat

obarbalat@littler.com
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Oren Barbalat provides strategic advice and solutions to employers across various industries, including technology, marketing, healthcare, and professional services. He combines a tailored approach to domestic and international business with a deep understanding of the ever-evolving landscape of Canadian employment law.

Oren maintains a robust litigation practice, appearing before courts, tribunals, mediators and arbitrators across Ontario and the rest of Canada. Oren is a tenacious advocate for clients inside and outside of the courtroom. With his prior experience representing employees in high profile and contentious matters, Oren brings a well-rounded perspective to the resolution of workplace disputes.

His work includes:

  • Employment contracts / contractor agreements
  • Employment litigation
  • Wrongful dismissal litigation
  • Leaves to appeal
  • Group termination / reduction in force
  • Contractor disputes
  • Employment standards
  • Human rights
  • Arbitrations
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Credentials & Recognition

Speaking Engagements

How Staffing Firms Can Manage And Minimize Their Employment-related Liabilities

  • October 2021
  • Canadian Virtual Staffing Firm Owners Conference

Broken Dreams and Broken Promises: Avoiding Costly Mistakes

  • April 14, 2021
  • Canadian Virtual Recruiters Conference

When You Really, Really Mean To: Cause

  • October 29, 2019
  • Ontario Bar Association, Canadian Corporate Counsel Association

Human Rights in Recruitment

  • May 29, 2019
  • Ontario Bar Association, Annual Update on Human Rights

Let us know how we can help you navigate your particular workplace legal issues.