Jan Borowy’s practice areas include labour relations, human rights, pay equity and professional regulation.
Jan brings to her practice a longstanding commitment to the promotion of workers’ rights and human rights. Her experience gives her an understanding of the importance of a clear strategy in union negotiations, campaigns, strikes, organizing and educational programs.
Prior to joining the firm, Jan worked at the Ontario Public Service Employees Union where she advocated for workers in the Ontario Public Service, community colleges, health care and community agencies. Jan is the former Research Co-ordinator at the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union, where her work focussed on a campaign for fair wages and working conditions for garment home-workers. She further developed her advocacy skills as the Worker’s Rights Community legal worker at Parkdale Community Legal Services. Jan has been a guest speaker and workshop leader on numerous occasions at the Canadian Labour Congress and the Ontario Federation of Labour.
Jan obtained her LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2008 and was called to the Ontario bar in June 2009. At law school, Jan developed an expertise in Aboriginal law and issues facing Aboriginal workers. Jan has a Masters of Arts in Canadian politics from York University and has published numerous articles on the impact of economic restructuring in the Canadian labour market.
Jan started as an associate with the firm in September 2009, having previously worked here as a summer student in 2007 and during her articles in 2008. Jan’s experience within the firm has included close involvement in the representation of private sector and public sector workers before labour arbitrators, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, the Pay Equity Tribunal and the Ontario and Canadian Labour boards.
Jan is a member of the Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers and the Canadian and Ontario Bar Associations.