Connor Henderson completed his Articles with McTague Law Firm and joined the firm’s Labour Law Department as an Associate in 2023. He currently practices in the areas of Labour and Employment Law, as well as Human Rights Law and Litigation. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Ottawa’s Common Law program.
Areas of Practice
- Labour Law
- Employment Law
- Human Rights Law
- Litigation
Education
- University of Ottawa, J.D. (Cum Laude) 2022, admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2023
- University of Windsor, B.Comm. (Hons.), 2019
Professional Memberships
- Law Society of Ontario
Michael Wills joined the McTague Law Firm in 1995 as a articling student and in 2002 became a partner in the firm. Michael is an experienced lawyer in the areas of Labour and Employment Law, including wrongful termination litigation, human rights matters, occupational health and safety act charges, contracts, and negotiation. Michael and the McTague Law Firm are located in downtown Windsor and provide a full range of legal services throughout Essex County, Ontario.
Call: (519) 255-4376 | Email: mwills@mctaguelaw.com | Fax: (519) 255-4384
Labour and Employment Lawyer
- Employment Law Advice
- Wrongful Termination Litigation
- Labour Arbitration
- Occupational Health and Safety Charges
- Union Avoidance
- Wrongful Dismissal
- Fired Without Cause Claims
About
Education
- University of Calgary, B.A., 1991
- University of Calgary Law School, LL.B., 1994
- Admitted to the Ontario Bar, 1997
Professional Memberships
- Law Society of Ontario
- Essex Law Association
Community Interests and Recognition
- Essex Law Association, Past Board Member
- Rotary Club of Windsor (1918), Past Member and Board Member
- Ontario Justice Education Network—Competitive Mock Trials, Past Coach and Board Member
Location
Address
455 Pelissier Street
Windsor, Ontario – Canada
N9A 6Z9
Telephone
- Phone: (519) 255-4376
- Fax: (519) 255-4384
Map
Ontario Legal Representation For
- Windsor
- Amherstburg
- LaSalle
- Essex
- Tecumseh
- Lakeshore
- Leamington
- Kingsville
- Harrow
- Belle River
- Tilbury
- Chatham
In 2007, Garth Kidd joined the McTague Law Firm and currently practices in the Employment and Labour Law Department. His primary focus is on advising employers in regards to their obligations under provincial and federal labour and employment legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, the Canada Labour Code, and the Human Rights Code. He also assists with the representation of Employers in labour arbitrations, human rights and wrongful dismissal matters. Mr. Kidd has also done a significant amount of research on municipal and privacy law issues.
Areas of Practice
- Management Labour Law
- Employment Law Litigation
- Human Rights Matters
- Legal Research
- Opinions on Municipal Law
- Privacy Law and Access to Information
Education
- University of Windsor, B.A.Sc. Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, 2002 and LL.B. 2006; admitted to the Ontario Bar, 2007
- Certified Information Privacy Professional, International Association of Privacy Professionals
Professional Memberships
- Law Society of Ontario
- Essex Law Association
- Canadian Bar Association
- Ontario Bar Association
- International Association of Privacy Professionals
Nancy Jammu-Taylor joined the McTague Law Firm in 2003 and became a partner in 2008. Ms. Jammu-Taylor practices in the Employment and Labour Law Department and primarily represents employers with respect to collective bargaining, grievance arbitrations, judicial review applications, Labour Relations Board matters, including applications under the Public Sector Labour Relations Transitions Act, and Human Rights Code proceedings. She also has experience with wrongful dismissal matters and Employment Standards Act proceedings and has assisted employers in conducting workplace investigations, particularly regarding allegations of harassment, including sexual harassment, and workplace violence. Ms. Jammu-Taylor has provided training to employees on workplace harassment and violence in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Areas of Practice
- Management Labour Law
- Employment Law
- Human Rights Issues
- Harassment/Violence in the Workplace (including Training)
- Occupational Health & Safety
Education
- University of Detroit Mercy (M.A.,1999), University of Windsor (LL.B., 2002); admitted to the Ontario Bar, 2003.
Professional Memberships
- Law Society of Ontario
- Essex Law Association
Community Interests and Recognition
- Member of Governors Review Committee for College Employer Council
- Member of the Board of Governors, St. Clair College
- Supervising Lawyer, Pro Bono Students Canada
- Former Board Member, Windsor Family Credit Union
- Former Board Member, Art Gallery of Windsor
- Former Board Member, Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Foundation
- Former Board Member, Canadian Mental Health Association – Windsor-Essex County Branch
Stephen Roberts joined the McTague Law Firm as a Partner in January of 2010. Mr. Roberts practices in the Employment and Labour Law Department and represents employers only in the area of Workplace Safety and Insurance, Human Rights, Disability Management, Occupational Health and Safety, other employment and labour law matters.
He represents employers regularly at WSIB and WSIAT Appeal Hearings, and before other administration tribunals. In addition, Mr. Roberts assists employers with WSIB audits, rate group classification issues and WSIB registrations along with transfer of costs and SIEF applications. He also advises employers regularly on their obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Human Rights Code, and the Employment Standards Act, including advice on return to work, accommodation and severance of employment issues.
Stephen is one of only twelve professionals in Ontario certified as a Specialist in Workplace Safety and Insurance Law by the Law Society of Ontario.
Areas of Practice
- Workplace Safety & Insurance
- Human Rights
- Disability Management
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Employment Standards
Education
- University of Windsor, B.A. Economics, 1977 and LL.B., 1980; admitted to the Ontario Bar, 1982
Professional Memberships
- Law Society of Ontario
- Essex Law Association
- Employers’ Advocacy Council
- Canadian Bar Association
- Ontario Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section
Community Interests and Recognition
- Chair and Member of the Board of Directors, Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation (2016-Present)
- Member, WSIAT Advisory Group (2006-Present)
- Member, Policy Committee of the Employers’ Advocacy Council (2003-Present)
- Past Chair and Member of the Executive, Ontario Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section (1998-2017)
- Past Chairperson and Member, Ozad Institute Committee which is affiliated with the Regional Children’s Centre, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare (1996-2017)
- Member, “It’s in Your Jeans” Fundraising Committee (2013-2014)
- Member, Law Society of Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Law Certified Specialist Committee (2006-2007)
- Member, Advisory Committee for Judicial Appointments – Ontario (South and West) 2002-2004
- Past Director, Windsor Regional Hospital (1997-1999)
- Past Director, Windsor Regional Children’s Centre (1992-1999)
- Past Chair, Windsor Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce (1991-1992)
- Past Director, Ontario Chamber of Commerce (1991-1992)
- Speaker at numerous seminars across Ontario on Workplace Safety and Insurance issues along with other employment and labour law topics
Awards and Recognition
- Stephen was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2022 in the field of Workers’ Compensation Law
- Recipient of the Ontario Bar Association, Ron Ellis Award in Workers’ Compensation Law (October 2017)
- Leading Practitioner 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
- Recipient of the “Charles J. Clark Award” from the Essex Law Association (2005)
- Recipient of the “Business Professional of the Year Award” from the Windsor Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce (2002)
Articles, Papers & Presentations
Published Works include
- Contributing Author – Practical Law (Thomson Reuters) Practice Note for Workers’ Compensation (ON)
- Lawyers Weekly – “Insurance Coverage for Workplace Injuries” and “The WSIB’S Labour Market Re-Entry Service for Injured Workers”
- Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Review
- Ontario Bar Association: Workers’ Compensation Newsletter
- Employers’ Advocacy Council Newsletter “The Voice”
- In Business Magazine
- Windsor Chamber of Commerce Newsletter “The Chamber Briefs”
Recent Seminar Presentations
- May 16, 2018, Ontario Bar Association’s Worker’s Compensation Law Program – A New Era in Workplace Safety and Insurance Law
- January 26, 2018, HRPA Chatham-Kent: WSIB Update—New Rate Framework & Chronic Mental Stress
- November 30, 2017 New Developments at the WSIB, Windsor, ON
- October 18 & 19, 2017 28th Annual Schedule 2 Employers’ Group Conference
- October 13, 2017 Lancaster House Workplace Safety and Insurance Conference: Assessing Pain: Is the response of the WSIB and WSIAT adequate?
- May 17, 2017 OBA Annual Conference: Appeals Process in Workplace Safety and Insurance Law, Co-Chair
- October 20, 2016 Lancaster House Workplace Safety and Insurance Conference – Taking the Pulse: The year’s key decisions and what they mean for you
- October 20, 2016 OBA – WSIAT Case Law and Judicial Review Update: Learn the Latest
- July 19, 2016 (Webinar) Canadian Society of Medical Evaluators – Occupational Exposure and Worker’s Compensation Following Supreme Court of Canada (SCOC) Decision on British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal) v. Fraser Health Authority
- May 18, 2016 OBA-Mental Stress: Psychiatry and Psychology in Workplace Safety and Insurance Law
- October 28, 2015 Lancaster House, Workplace Safety and Insurance Conference, Co-Chair
- October 6 and 7, 2015 25th annual Schedule 2 Employers’ Group Conference: Navigating Psychotraumatic and Mental Stress Claims
- May 26, 2015 OBA CLE Worker’s Compensation Conference: Up Close with the Experts
In 2002, David Amyot joined the McTague Law Firm and seven years later he became a partner of the firm. Mr. Amyot practices in the Employment and Labour Law Department which is dedicated exclusively to the representation of employers and management in labour and employment law matters. He has assisted clients in responding to union certification applications, collective bargaining, labour arbitration, wrongful dismissal actions, human rights complaints, Ontario Labour Relation Board matters and construction labour issues. Mr. Amyot frequently acts as a Prosecutor for municipal police services regarding police disciplinary matters under the Police Services Act. As well, he provides employers day-to-day advice with respect to ongoing labour and human resource matters.
Areas of Practice
- Management Labour Law
- Employment Law
- Human Rights Issues
- Police Services Issues
- Construction Labour Law
Education
University of Windsor, (Hon) Bus. Admin.,1997 and LL.B., 2000; admitted to the Ontario Bar, 2002
Professional Memberships
- Law Society of Ontario
- Essex Law Association
Community Interests and Recognition
- Board Member, Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County
- Member, Human Resource Committee, Life After Fifty
- Former Member, Hotel Dieu Hospital Mission Committee
- Former Board Member, Windsor Essex County Big Brothers and Big Sisters
- Sessional Instructor – Labour Arbitration Course, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law
- Former Lecturer Bar Admission Course, Law Society of Upper Canada – Skills & Professional Responsibility