Joshua Ghatak
Contact
(236) 317-4155
joshua@cooperwilliamslaw.com
Qualifications
- Bar of British Columbia, 2023
- Bar of Ontario, 2021
- JD, Western University, 2020
- BA, Radio and Television Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2015
Representative Cases
Negotiated
- Severance packages on behalf of employees of varying years of service, age, and across multiple industries
- Settlement of constructive dismissal claim on behalf of employee in long-term care facility
- Employment contracts for employees across various positions, with a particular focus on termination clauses and restrictive covenants
Defended
- Wrongful dismissal claim and human rights application on behalf of First Nation Band employer facing allegations of discrimination
- Constructive dismissal and discrimination claim on behalf of small family-owned business in food production industry
- Civil actions for wrongful dismissal and loss of disability benefits on behalf of financial services and insurance companies
Pursued
- Wrongful dismissal actions on behalf of employees of varying years of service, age, and across multiple industries
- Constructive dismissal action for employee placed on indefinite lay off
- Constructive dismissal action for employee in IT role after loss of potential bonus award and change in position
Advised
- Various employer clients in workplace investigations addressing complaints of workplace harassment, bullying, and sexual misconduct
- Public sector municipality in drafting and implementing vaccination policies and temporary layoffs in response to COVID-19
- Large healthcare employer client in class action claim for vacation pay
- Small family-owned business in preparation of severance offers upon closing of operation