Experience

Randy Ai Law Office - Toronto Employment Lawyers

• Canada
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Lawyer & Owner

  • Aug 2014 - Present

  I am a Toronto employment lawyer and the founder of Randy Ai Law Office, a law practice focusing exclusively on labour and employment law. Since 2007 I have represented employees, employers, and the Ontario government in all legal matters arising from the workplace. My areas of expertise include wrongful dismissals, severance package reviews, job offer reviews, human rights law, workplace injuries and disabilities, workplace harassment and bullying, employment contracts and policies, occupational health and safety, and labour relations. I am a skilled advocate with experience representing clients before a wide range of courts and tribunals including the Federal Court of Appeal, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, and the Canadian Industrial Relations Board. I proudly represent clients in the Greater Toronto Area, and beyond. My clients include employees of all income levels, and employers from all industries. Please visit my website at www.employmentlawyer-toronto.com Show less



Toronto City Councillor Candidate

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Candidate for City Councillor in Ward 24 (Willowdale)

  • Aug 2014 - Oct 2014

  Toronto needs responsible and confident leadership. I am running to become the City Councillor for Ward 24 (Willowdale) in the upcoming Municipal Elections (October 27, 2014). I believe in fiscal responsibility and the need for the Toronto municipal government to be directly accountable to taxpayers and citizens. As City Councillor I will address some of Toronto's most pressing issues, such as public transit, subway lines, traffic congestion, road construction/repairs, property taxes, real estate prices, home ownership, rental availability, land development, and environmental protection. Show less



Kuretzky Vassos Henderson LLP

• Suite 1404 Yonge Richmond Centre - 151 Yonge Street Toronto, Canada M5C 2W7

• Employment Lawyer - Associate

  • May 2012 - Aug 2014

  Randy is a tireless advocate with an uncompromising commitment to serving your interests. He brings a client-focused approach to the law, always focusing on what matters most: getting you the best outcome through the quickest and most cost-effective method. Randy has extensive knowledge across every field of labour and employment law, and has experience representing employers, employees, and the Ontario government. His areas of practice include labour/employment litigation, workplace discipline and termination, workplace policy, human rights, disability law, insurance law, benefits and compensation, unionization issues, competition and solicitation, collective agreements, and interpretation of employment contracts. Randy has represented clients before a large number of courts and tribunals, including: •The Federal Court of Appeal •The Ontario Superior Court of Justice •The Ontario Court of Justice (including Provincial Offences Court) •Small Claims Court •The Canada Industrial Relations Board •The Ontario Labour Relations Board •The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal •The Landlord and Tenant Board •The Ontario Municipal Board •The Board of Referees •The Canada Pension Plan Review Tribunal Randy’s most notable cases include: •Mody v. ING Insurance Co. of Canada [2012] O.J. No. 252; 2012 ONSC 595 •Algoma Central Marine v. Captains and Chiefs Assn. [2011] F.C.J. No. 340; [2011] A.C.F. no 340; 2011 FCA 94; 2011 CAF 94 •Birch Mount Park Inc. v. Toronto (City) [2010] O.M.B.D. No. 350; 64 O.M.B.R. 387 •Judith Buys Dentistry Professional Corp. v. Parker [2008] O.E.S.A.D. No. 790; [2008] OLRB Rep. 641 Show less



Davies Howe Partners LLP

• Litigation and Employment Lawyer - Associate

  • May 2010 - May 2012

  • Practice in litigation with a specialization in corporate/commercial litigation, insurance litigation, and labour and employment law• Appear before various courts and tribunals, including the Federal Court of Appeal, the Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Justice, Small Claims Court, the Canada Industrial Relations Board, and the Ontario Municipal Board• Represent a wide range of clients, including three of the four major Canadian banks; a number of Canada’s largest insurance companies; and corporations in the fields of finance, transportation, petrochemicals, and manufacturing• Successfully litigated and/or settled a number of high profile cases• Utilizes a full spectrum of alternative dispute resolution techniques to generate cost-effective solutions for clients• Committed to developing long term client relations and providing a seamless client experience • Able to service clients both in English and in Chinese/Mandarin• Committed to the highest standard of legal ethics and integrity Show less

• Articling - Employment Law and Litigation

  • Aug 2009 - May 2010

  • Drafted and edited Statements of Claim, Statements of Defence, Notices of Application, Notices of Arbitration, Notices of Motion, and supporting Affidavits• Prepared for and conducted Examinations for Discovery • Represented clients at Mediations, Pre-Trial Conferences, and Settlement Conferences• Prepared and drafted Factums, Research Memoranda, and Books of Authorities for hearings



Ontario Ministry of Labour

• Ontario Ministry of Labour Legal Intern

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  • Prosecuted companies for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Employment Standards Act on behalf of the Crown and the Ontario Ministry of Labour • Conducted a full trial independently, and was successful in prosecuting a defendant before a Justice of the Peace for Occupational Health and Safety violations • Developed Employment Standards policy proposals to facilitate and streamline electronic Employment Standards complaints • Helped organize stakeholder meetings with worker’s rights organizations, employer associations, government officials, and Ministry of Labour representatives Show less



Parkdale Legal Services

• Legal Caseworker

  • Apr 2007 - Jan 2008

  • Managed over sixty client files for eight months: managed the entire client relationship from the initial client interview to the final file closure • Represented clients at the Canada Pension Plan Review Tribunal, the Board of Referees, and Small Claims Court • Represented clients in a number of practice areas, including workplace injury and WSIB, human rights, wrongful dismissal, Employment Standards, Employment Insurance, and CPP disability law • Managed over sixty client files for eight months: managed the entire client relationship from the initial client interview to the final file closure • Represented clients at the Canada Pension Plan Review Tribunal, the Board of Referees, and Small Claims Court • Represented clients in a number of practice areas, including workplace injury and WSIB, human rights, wrongful dismissal, Employment Standards, Employment Insurance, and CPP disability law