Overview

Natalie Nicholson provides strategic advice and solutions to employers on a wide range of labour and employment issues, with a particular emphasis on:

  • Employment contracts and workplace policies
  • Performance management, discipline, and dismissals
  • Human rights and accommodation
  • Wrongful and constructive dismissal litigation
  • Collective bargaining and agreement administration
  • Grievance arbitration
  • Workplace investigations

Natalie is an Association of Workplace Investigators – Certificate Holder (AWI-CH). She regularly conducts workplace investigations and delivers training to employers with respect to best practices.

Natalie is a passionate and skilled advocate with experience representing employers before a variety of courts and tribunals, including the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Canada Industrial Relations Board.

Prior to joining Littler, Natalie practiced at one of Canada’s leading labour and employment law firms. During articling, she was seconded to the Ontario Labour Relations Board. During law school, Natalie volunteered as a student caseworker for Queen’s Legal Aid. Natalie played on the varsity volleyball team at Queen’s University while completing her undergraduate degree.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

Ontario Bar Association

Member

Canadian Bar Association

News, Analysis & Press

Calculating length of service in Ontario 4 different way

Canadian HR Reporter

March 4, 2024

The future of remote work: Practical considerations for employers

Canadian HR Reporter

October 3, 2022

Ontario worker's discrimination complaint dismissed for lack of evidence

Canadian HR Reporter

April 20, 2022

Education

  • J.D., Queen’s University, 2019
  • B.Com., Queen’s University, 2013with Honours

Bar Admission

Ontario, Canada

Courts

  • Ontario Superior Court
  • Ontario Divisional Court
  • Ontario Labour Relations Board
  • Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario