Andy Pushalik LL.M., LL.B., B.B.A. (Hons.), Associate

As an associate in the firm’s Employment and Labour Group, Andy advises employers on a wide variety of issues including employee hirings and terminations, human rights, occupational health and safety, employment standards and labour relations. 

Andy joined the firm as a summer student in 2005 and articled with the firm in 2006-2007. Prior to his return as an associate, Andy clerked for the Honourable Mr. Justice Allen M. Linden and the Honourable Mr. Justice John M. Evans of the Federal Court of Appeal.

While in law school Andy was awarded the J.W. Whiteside Award, the Gowlings LLP Prize in Securities Regulation and the CCH Prize for Legal Writing.

Representative Work
Has assisted with matters at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada
Prior Speaking Engagements
Presenter, "Employment Contracts: Avoid Errors and Make Your Contract Stick", Fraser Milner Casgrain Employment & Labour Law Update, May 2011
Presenter, “Understanding Employee Leave Entitlements”, The Ontario Employment Standards Act Conference, Lorman Educational Services, October 22, 2010
Presenter, "An Ounce of Prevention… Employer Obligations Under Ontario's New Workplace Violence and Harassment Law", FMC Employment & Labour Law Update, March/May 2010
Contact Information
Toronto
+1 416 862 3468
andy.pushalik@fmc-law.com
Areas of Expertise
Year of Call
2007 (Ontario)
Education
University of Cambridge, LL.M., 2009
University of Windsor, LL.B., 2006
Wilfrid Laurier University, B.B.A. (Hons.), 2003
Languages Spoken
English