Tahir Khorasanee, B.A. (Hon.), LL.B., LL.M.

Primary Focus

Tahir’s practice focuses on employment, labour and human rights disputes at all levels of court, tribunals and private boards of arbitration. 

Tahir’s work as an employment lawyer includes, human resource consulting, just-cause terminations, wrongful dismissals, constructive dismissals, human rights claims, employment standards, and workers’ compensation. He also advises on contractual matters, employee terminations, workplace policies, and conducts workplace investigations.

Tahir did a labour law certificate from Osgoode Hall Law School. As a labour lawyer, Tahir can assist management side clients and unions with the following: 

• strategic collective bargaining negotiation including interest arbitrations;
• grievance arbitrations;
• strike preparation, including illegal strike, labour injunction, picketing and unfair labour practice matters;
• administration, interpretation and enforcement of the collective agreement;
• contracting-out issues and sale of business applications;
• discipline and discharge, including off-duty use and misuse of social media;
• workplace safety investigations and proceedings, including with respect to workplace violence and sexual harassment, and contraventions of the occupational health and safety legislation
• employment and service agreements and minimum standards compliance;
• employee absenteeism programs, performance management programs and enforcement of human rights-related policies to increase  service levels;
• Weber motions and Duty of Fair Representation Applications; and
• employment-related human right issues including harassment complaints, workplace disability and accommodation issues.

Experience

Tahir articled for a litigation boutique and was hired back for his tenacity to dig deep. He conducted a 3-week jury trial in his first year of practice. Tahir has extensive experience with arguing motions, conducting examinations for discoveries and pre-trials. He ensures that his clients receive personalized attention, empathy, and support throughout their legal journey, making them feel valued and reassured during challenging times.

Recognition and Accomplishments

Tahir is a past member of the Ontario Bar Association Council, the past Chair of its Young Lawyers Division and an Executive Member at Large of its Labour and Employment Section. He was previously the vice chair and regional representative of the Young Lawyers Division, a newsletter editor of the Alternate Dispute Resolution section and a newsletter editor of the Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human Rights section of the Ontario Bar Association.

Out of the Boardroom

In his spare time, Tahir loves to spend time with his son, travel, read, play baseball and golf. Tahir and his Siberian Husky, Athena, both enjoy hiking and going for long walks. 

Why I Practice Law

Every company’s greatest asset is its human resource. I am here to help my clients manage and grow their human resources. 

I aim to empower employee clients to have a brighter, more equitable professional future.