Professional Legal Services for Employees and Employers in Ontario
Our roster of clients include employees, managers, regulated professionals, trade associations, small to mid-sized businesses, and non-profit organizations. By working with clients of all means, Jennifer understands that good service means efficient work and responsible stewardship of client resources.
Advocacy
Employment Disputes
At JTC Litigation PC, we handle a wide range of employment disputes for employees, management executives, regulated professionals, small and mid-size businesses, and non-profit organizations including:
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Wrongful dismissal actions (in civil court and various provincial and federal adjudicative tribunals);
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Separation package assessments and negotiations;
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Human rights issues at work;
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Workplace harassment and violence;
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Reprisals that violate employment legislation;
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Enforceability of restrictive provisions within employment contracts (confidentiality, non-solicitation, non-competition);
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Unpaid wages, bonuses, and stock-based compensation;
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Sale, restructuring and closing of a business; and
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Issues of defamation
We also provide letters of opinion on the merits of a case.
Expertise
WSIB and WSIAT Appeals
Navigating the workers' compensation system can be daunting for injured workers and accident employers.
From gathering medical evidence to representation at WSIAT, we are a one-stop shop that handles complex WSIB appeals. Our clients include first responders, estates of workers, and trade unions who trust us to handle their members' appeals.
Our services include:
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Representation at hearings
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Participation in return-to-work meetings
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Appeals involving survivor benefits, mental health injuries, and occupational diseases
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Advice and representation in concurrent wrongful dismissal and/or human rights applications
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Letters of opinion on merits of case
Discreteness
Advice and Representation in Workplace Investigations
We advise and represent complainants and respondents in sensitive workplace investigations involving, but not limited to, allegations of sexual harassment and violence.
We also represent regulated professionals who are subject to investigation by their regulated bodies for misconduct.
We have assisted a wide range of individuals including nurses, professors, and employees working in the tech, food, and health care sectors.
Compliance
Legal Compliance with Ontario Workplace Laws
We assist proactive employers comply with employment and occupational health and safety laws by offering:
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Document drafting (employment offers, termination letters, performance improvement plans, workplace handbooks etc.)
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Advice on employee accommodation, management and terminations
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Advice on investigations involving allegations of workplace harassment and violence
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Professional letters of opinion on employment disputes and compliance issues
Meet Jennifer
A barrister for complex employment and workers' compensation disputes.
Jennifer takes calculated risks.
With experience in both the public and private sectors, including a boutique employment law firm in downtown Toronto, she founded her practice to embody her commitment to ethical advocacy, intellectual integrity, and powerful storytelling. In June 2026, she enters her 11th year of practice and has handled over 450+ cases in her career. In 2025, she obtained a 7-figure remedy from the WSIB for an injured worker.
Since founding JTC Litigation PC in 2020, Jennifer has been recognized as one of Toronto's leading labour and employment lawyers. She has represented clients in contested motions, civil actions, and proceedings before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Canadian Industrial Relations Board, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal. Additionally, she has appeared before multiple civil courts across Ontario.
While Jennifer strives for efficient resolutions to workplace disputes, she is a seasoned barrister fully prepared to resolve matters through adjudication.
She is a graduate of McGill University and the Faculty of Law at Windsor University. She was called to the Bar in 2016.
Outside of work, Jennifer is an amateur poker player and participates in a variety of recreational sports leagues.
Professional Memberships
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Member of the Law Society of Ontario
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Member of the Ontario Bar Association
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Member of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers
Jennifer served as the Chair of the Ontario Bar Association's Workers' Compensation Executive in 2023-2024.
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Notable Decisions
Most employment disputes are resolved through confidential negotiated settlements between the parties and do not result in a public decision. Below are select examples of publicly available decisions in which Jennifer has represented her clients. Past results do not guarantee or predict similar outcomes in future matters.
Select Decisions
4 / Doug Murray v 1978352 Ontario Inc. o/a Paradise Comics, 2019 CanLII 81005 (ONLRB)
Jennifer represented a worker who alleged he was wrongfully terminated after raising health and safety concerns. Following several days of hearing, the Ontario Labour Relations Board agreed with the worker, finding he had been unlawfully terminated.
5 / Randhawa v. Minerva Pain Management Group Inc., 2023 ONSC 5054
Jennifer represented an employee plaintiff in a wrongful dismissal action, bringing a motion to strike portions of the employer's defence that relied on confidential College of Physicians and Surgeons complaint materials. The Court agreed that provincial health professions legislation barred the employer from using those materials and struck the offending portions of the pleading.
6 / Chin v Beauty Express Canada Inc., 2022 ONSC 6178
Jennifer represented a longtime esthetician in a wrongful dismissal trial. The Court agreed that her years of service with a predecessor employer (which had gone bankrupt) should factor into her notice period, awarding her ten months of common law notice.
1 / Decision No. 2872/16, 2018 ONWSIAT 176
Jennifer represented the estate of a worker who died by suicide following a serious workplace accident. Despite evidence of intoxication at the time of the accident, the Tribunal found his injuries were serious enough to trigger an exception under the Act, granting entitlement for his physical injuries, psychotraumatic disability, and survivor benefits for his family. This case was cited by the Ontario Divisional Court in Interpaving Limited v. Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, 2023 ONSC 5162.
2 / Decision No. 1576/22R2, 2026 ONWSIAT 219
Jennifer represented a worker seeking entitlement for PTSD and ongoing loss of earnings benefits following a serious workplace accident. After two successful reconsiderations, the Tribunal found the accident was a significant contributing factor to her psychiatric condition and granted her a permanent impairment award along with full loss of earnings benefits.
3 / J. Higgins Grievances - Defence in Motion to Remove Counsel (2022 CanLII 47 (ON LA))
The Employer moved to disqualify the Union's law firm from acting for the grievor on the basis of a conflict of interest arising from the firm's separate representation of a related union. Jennifer Chan was retained by the union's law firm to represent it on this motion, and the Arbitrator dismissed the disqualification motion, finding no evidence the firm had actual access to the Employer's privileged or confidential information.
Client Stories
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"I can't thank Jennifer and her assistant Andrea enough for the way they handled my complex case. Jennifer is a truly amazing lawyer. Not only is she friendly and a great listener, she also provides clear and thoughtful advice while resolving matters efficiently and professionally. Thank you Jennifer for your hard work and for taking my case to a happy ending!"
Chantal R.
"I had the pleasure of connecting with Jennifer, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Jennifer was very insightful, personable, knowledgeable and incredibly thorough from the very beginning.
If you are looking for an employment lawyer who truly cares about their clients and delivers results, Jennifer is the one to go with. I was extremely grateful for her expertise and support during a very challenging time."
Sarah G.
"Jen is - without question - the best lawyer I have worked with. As a trans person, on multiple occasions I have successfully self-represented in court regarding employment discrimination. The most recent scenario was more complex, so I sought Jen’s services. She was incredibly adept at navigating the legal nuances and negotiated a positive outcome. Five stars."
Sam N.