Laura Blumenfeld

Background

About Laura Blumenfeld

Laura is an employment and labour lawyer at Blakes. She provides practical and timely advice to clients on workplace issues. She is a trusted advisor, dedicated to using her knowledge and expertise to achieve client objectives. A large part of Laura’s practice involves advising on employment and labour aspects of corporate transactions. She also regularly represents and advocates for employers in employment and labour related litigation, arbitration and mediation, including wrongful dismissal actions and human rights applications. Laura stays up-to-date on rapidly evolving employment laws. She has extensive experience providing clients with day-to-day compliance advice and strategic guidance on employment and labour matters, including workplace harassment, accommodation requests, health and safety and workplace disputes. She also frequently assists clients with the negotiation and drafting of employment, consulting and termination agreements. Laura is a sought-after speaker and frequently writes on employment law issues. She also serves as a member-at-large on the Ontario Bar Association Labour & Employment Section Executive.