Diane Laranja
Partner

Executive Summary

Diane is a partner of the firm and practices in all areas of employment and labour law on behalf of employers.  Recognized as a leading lawyer in labour, construction labour and workplace human rights, Diane advises clients on all workplace matters, including labour relations, human rights accommodation, and health and safety.  Diane advocates for her clients in employment or labour-related proceedings, including before arbitrators, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Ontario Superior Court of Justice and Ontario Court of Justice, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal. 

Diane is a past Vice President and Board Member of the Canadian Association of Women in Construction and a past Board Member of the Ontario Electrical League.  Diane is also an active member of the Portuguese community in Toronto. 

Memberships and Professional Affiliations

• Law Society of Ontario 
• Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE)

Selected Publications, Presentations and Media Mentions

Ontario Labour Relations Act: Quick Reference - 2020 Edition, Carswell, Co-Author

Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act: Quick Reference - 2020 Edition, Carswell, Co-Author

Ontario Labour Relations Act: Quick Reference, Carswell (2018 Edition), Co-Author

Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act: Quick Reference, Carswell (2018 Edition), Co-Author

Employer’s Guide to Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance, Carswell (2018 Edition), Co-Author

“The High Cost of High-Handed Conduct:  Mental Distress Claims in the Workplace”, The Osgoode Certificate in Workplace Mental Health Law, December 2018, Panellist

 “The Human Rights Code: The Oft-Forgotten Grounds”, (FWTA Client Seminar), November 2018, Co- Speaker