About
Nick works with both employer and employee clients to find practical solutions to all manner of workplace issues. Nick’s areas of expertise include severance package negotiations, wrongful dismissal claims, human rights and workplace discrimination matters, employment standards disputes, health and safety reprisals, duty of fair representation complaints, and judicial reviews.
Nick regularly appears as lead counsel on matters before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and the Divisional Court. Nick has also appeared as lead counsel before the Court of Appeal for Ontario and the Federal Court of Appeal.
Nick completed his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History at Queen’s University and his Juris Doctor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. During law school, Nick served as Editor-in-Chief of Ultra Vires, the Faculty’s independent student newspaper, and as co-executive of the Labour & Employment Law Society. He was also a student caseworker at Downtown Legal Services, the Faculty’s community legal clinic, where he assisted individuals with their employment and residential tenancy issues. Prior to joining Ross & McBride, Nick articled at a leading labour and employment law firm in Toronto
In his spare time, Nick enjoys golfing, cycling, country drives, and exploring new places. He has previously lived and attended school in Switzerland, England, and Scotland.
Nick Papageorge has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in Labour and Employment Law since 2024.
Areas of Law
- Employment Law
- Human Rights Law
- Administrative Law
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Investigations
- Labour Law (Union-Side)
Awards & Rankings
- Nick Papageorge has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in Labour and Employment Law since 2024
Education
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Workplace Investigations Training and Certificate Program
Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) -
University of Toronto Faculty of Law
Juris Doctor 2015 -2018 -
Queen’s University
B.A. (Honours) History 2011 - 2014 -
Wilfrid Laurier University
2010 - 2011
News & Insights
Ross & McBride team recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026
16 legal professionals from Ross & McBride have been named in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™, with a...
Ross & McBride Welcomes Two New Partners: Rebbecca Phillips and Nick Papageorge
Ross & McBride is proud to announce the appointment of Rebbecca Phillips and Nick Papageorge as the firm’s newest partners.
Ross & McBride receives 18 nominations in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Ross & McBride is honoured to be nominated in four categories this year, along with 14 of our legal professionals in the...
Ross & McBride team recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2024
11 legal professionals from Ross & McBride have been named in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™, with a...
Ross & McBride Nominated for the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards
Ross & McBride is honoured to be nominated in three firm categories, along with six of our legal professionals, Ed Canning, Jeffrey...
Can I Sue My Employer in the Small Claims Court?
The Small Claims Court now allows up to $50,000 claims, attracting more employment suits, including wrongful dismissal, unpaid wages and discrimination cases.
Do I Need to Respond to a Severance Offer by My Employer’s Deadline?
Ask for more time if you can’t get a lawyer to review before deadline.
Can an employee be fired without pay for poor performance?
Yes, but only if the employer follows a proper process, allowing reasonable time for the employee to improve. A single act of...
Can my employer force me to sign a new contract?
Your employment relationship can last many years, during which time your role may change or evolve. Employment law also changes over time....
What are an employer’s obligations to investigate workplace misconduct?
Whether you’re an employer facing issues related to workplace misconduct or an employee being harassed or discriminated against, it’s important to get...
Can I sue for harassment in Ontario?
In 2019, the Court of Appeal for Ontario rejected the existence of a tort of harassment. However, other avenues exist to address...
Does an employer need to provide a reference letter?
An employer is generally not required to provide a reference letter to a dismissed employee, but it can benefit both parties for...
Wurdell v. Paramount Safety Consulting Inc. & Ben Scipione, 2024 ONSC 669
Successfully appealed and secured the reversal of a motion judge’s decision to strike out an employee’s defamation claim against his former employer.
Opara v. Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, 2023 ONSC 6594
Successfully argued a judicial review in the Divisional Court, which quashed and set aside the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario’s decision to...
Is two weeks’ notice of resignation enough?
The idea that employees must give two weeks’ notice is a myth. The notice period varies based on the employment contract and...
James Murphy v. Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board, 2021 CanLII 58564 (ON LRB)
Successfully argued against the Respondent employer's request to dismiss the Applicant's reprisal claim
Zarabi-Majd v. Toronto Police Services Board, 2023 HRTO 1314
Successfully argued against a request to dismiss the employee’s human rights allegations made against her union in a matter involving systemic discrimination.
What are the time limits for making a claim against an employer
There are many possible claims you can have against your employer and several different places you can make your claim.
What to do if your union won’t grieve for you
Find out about your options for making claims and seeking legal advice if your union doesn't take action
Brian Graff v Real Crowd Capital Inc 2023 CanLII 12654 ON LRB
Awarded over $100,000 in damages.
Lemire v. Burley, 2021 ONSC 5036
Successfully argued on behalf of the Defendant for dismissal of a defamation action.
Can I sue if I am being harassed at work?
Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to have policies addressing workplace violence and harassment. Employees can report harassment to their...
Can unionized workers sue their employer?
Unionized employees are largely shut out of the courts and must seek recourse for workplace wrongs through their union, which is the...
Can my employer change my job?
The answer — every lawyer’s favourite — is that “it depends”.
Where should I bring my workplace legal claim?
Generally speaking, there are three options to consider: the courts, Ministry of Labour, or Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
The Ministry of Labour has dismissed my complaint – what can I do
If your employer fails to pay you wages, overtime, vacation pay, etc., complaining to the Ministry is often a quick and cost-effective...
Mitigation after termination
Do I need to look for a new job right after I’ve been fired?
Lay-offs during COVID-19
Can employers temporarily lay off employees during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Areas of Law
Legal Assistant
Kaitlyn Billings
Direct: 905-526-9800 ext. 5936
kbillings@rossmcbride.com
