Chris Justice
B.A. (Hons.), J.D.
Senior Associate
Contact Information
Contact Chris
T: 1 (844) 661-9065 (Ext. 149)
F: (416) 361-0993
E: chris.justice@stlawyers.ca
Contact Assistant – Jordan Sporniak
T: 1 (844) 661-9065 (Ext. 133)
F: (416) 361-0993
E: jordan.sporniak@stlawyers.ca
Practice Areas
Employment Law
Location
Ottawa, Toronto
Experience
Chris Justice is an Ontario employment lawyer and Senior Associate with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s Labour and Employment Law practice group. Working through the firm’s Toronto and Ottawa offices, he represents employees and employers in all aspects of employment and labour law.
Chris strives to develop effective, tailored, and practical solutions for his clients. His practice includes:
- Wrongful dismissals in Ontario
- Dismissals for cause and without cause in Ontario
- Constructive dismissals
- Temporary layoffs
- Severance pay and severance package negotiations
- Human rights issues
- Employment contract drafting, disputes, and negotiations
- Employee misclassification
- Workplace harassment and discrimination
Chris has worked for a number of top-rated employment firms in Toronto. At these firms, he was able to further hone his experience and skill set as a fierce advocator for employees.
During this time, Chris gained extensive experience in both the pre-litigation and litigation stages of employment matters and has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice regularly. Chris has attended numerous mediations and pre-trials and has provided legal advice to clients on a wide range of employment-related issues.
Chris has demonstrated a keen interest in advising the general public as to current employment law issues through his appearances on media outlets such as Global News and Newstalk 1010. He has also written various blogs, ranging in topics such as constructive dismissals, terminations for just cause, and severance within the construction industry.
In his spare time, Chris enjoys rock climbing, playing and watching soccer, and spending time with his family and friends.
Radio Hosting
The Employment Law Show on Radio
Chris helps host the Employment Law Show on radio. Heard at various times on 640 Toronto, Newstalk 580 CFRA in Ottawa, 980 CKNW in Vancouver, 770 CHQR in Calgary, 630 CHED in Edmonton, 900 CHML in Hamilton, and 980 CFPL in London, the unique radio program has fielded thousands of calls from listeners since the first episode aired in 2013.
Interviews & Media
2022
- Employee burnout and the right to disconnect policy – 640 Toronto
2021
- Terminating employees online and employee rights – 630 CHED
- Employment lawyer Chris Justice on E.I. exemptions – 980 CFPL
- Will London Health Science CEO receive payout after termination? – 980 CFPL
2017
Articles & Blogs
Education
Christopher received a J.D. from the University of Western Ontario and an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Law & Society from York University.
While attending Western University, Christopher volunteered as a legal advisor at the University’s Pro Bono Clinic, advocating on behalf of clients in areas ranging from landlord tenant disputes to criminal charges. It was also while studying at Western where Christopher developed his passion for oral advocacy and litigation through his participation in several moot competitions, including the Gale and Arnup Cups.
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