Strategic guidance, superior results. Ensuring clients' needs are advocated for strongly.
Aaron Levitin
Co-Managing Partner
Aaron is the Founder and Co‑Managing Partner at Levitin Viksne LLP.
At Levitin Viksne LLP, Aaron combines employment law expertise and proven litigation experience with a resolute, practical, and client focused approach. When acting on behalf of businesses and their employees, his work is grounded in insightful and pragmatic advocacy and advice. His breadth of knowledge and strong understanding of the legal issues that arise in workplace disputes allow him to navigate complex employment matters with clarity and effectiveness on behalf of his clients.
Call: (647) 931-4550
Email: aaron@lvemploymentlaw.ca
Aaron diligently follows court, tribunal, and legislative developments in employment law. This ensures he is well prepared to guide his clients through upcoming changes and to represent their interests both now and in the future. He works closely with clients to determine strategic, cost effective, and pragmatic resolutions to the complex challenges faced by employees and business owners alike.
Aaron’s legal advice focuses not only on legal position and risk, but also on each client’s specific interests and goals. He takes time to ensure his clients are well supported and understand their rights, liabilities, and available options throughout the process. He also takes care to understand each client’s needs in order to provide the best representation and long term protection.
From the outset of his legal career, Aaron has taken pride in being well informed, proactive, rational, and forward thinking when approaching both current and potential employment law matters. He also cares deeply about his clients on a personal level. Through his experience, he has developed a strong understanding of the mental, financial, and emotional toll workplace disputes can have on both employee and management side clients.
When providing advice, Aaron is patient, thoughtful, and approachable. He tailors his guidance and strategic approach to the individual needs of each client, resulting in effective representation and strong, trusted client relationships.
Aaron is a fearless advocate who has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, and various boards and tribunals in both provinces.
- Wrongful Dismissals
- Constructive Dismissal
- Ministry of Labour Complaint
- Workplace Harassment
- Human Rights’ Violations and Discrimination in the Workplace
- Advice on Bullying, Discrimination, and Toxic Workplace
- Contract Negotiation
- Restructuring and Termination Advice
- Drafting Employment Contracts, Policies, Handbooks, and other required Policies and Procedures
- Ministry of Labour Complaint
- Ontario Labour Board Applications
- Workplace Harassment
- Compliance
- HR Training
- Ongoing Involvement to Mitigate Litigation Exposure
Aaron is a fearless advocate, having successfully appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, as well as various boards and tribunals in both provinces, including the significant decision in Ferguson v. York West Plumbing Supply Inc., 2023 ONSC 3720.
Workplace Sexual Misconduct & Employment Rights
CBC News | May 2023
Aaron represented five women in a $6.2 million lawsuit against Edmonton home builder Coventry Homes, addressing sexual misconduct allegations and workplace safety violations. The case involved complex employment law issues including constructive dismissal and human rights violations.
Terminal Cancer & Wrongful Termination
CTV News | July 2023
Aaron provided expert commentary on a significant wrongful termination case involving a mother with terminal cancer who was dismissed by Starbucks Canada over COVID-19 policy concerns, discussing the legal implications and employment rights in high-profile wrongful dismissal litigation.
Employment Law Commentary & Analysis
Global News Calgary | June 2023
Featured in Global News providing legal analysis on employment law matters, offering insights into workplace rights and employer obligations in complex termination cases.
Workplace Discipline & Political Expression
CTV News | November 2023
Provided expert legal commentary on workplace discipline issues involving Ontario doctors and protest activities, discussing employment law implications and worker rights in sensitive political contexts.
