Executive Summary
As a partner with the firm, Bonnea practises in all areas of management-side labour and employment law. She provides practical and strategic advice to public and private sector employers, and she regularly works with her clients to help them navigate complex issues and challenges that arise in the workplace.
As an experienced advocate, Bonnea devotes a considerable portion of her practice to representing employers in legal proceedings ranging from grievance arbitrations, wrongful dismissal cases, human rights cases, and workplace safety & insurance matters. In addition, Bonnea has legal expertise in matters concerning workplace substance use, and she has developed extensive experience in working with safety-sensitive employers on matters concerning substance use, and health and safety.
Bonnea is a founding member and current Chair of the Firm’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee. She has been with the Firm since 2007, when she joined as an articling student. Bonnea then returned as an associate in 2008 and became a partner in 2016.
Selected Publications, Presentations and Media Mentions
Publications
Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act: Quick Reference, 2011-2025 editions; Toronto: Carswell, 2018 (Co-author)
Select Presentations
“Dealing with Workplace Impairment: Balancing Safety, Accommodation and Employee Rights”; Lancaster House Skills Training; June 21, 2018 (Presenter)
“Pulling Over and Testing Ourselves: Assessing Compliance with the Law on Substance Abuse in the Workplace”; FWTA In-House Seminar; May 30, 2018 (Co-presenter)
“Tackling Sick Leave and Return to Work: Credibility, Self-Reporting, and Other Thorny Issues”; Lancaster House Audio Conference; November 2, 2017 (Presenter)
“Substance Abuse and Drug & Alcohol Testing”; FWTA In-House Seminar; May 25, 2017 (Co-presenter)
“Legal Review and Considerations: Attendance Support Programs”; Ontario Hospital Association’s 2014 Benefits Forum; September 18, 2014 (Presenter)
“The Nature of Things: Arbitrator Clarifies Scope of Medical Information Requests”; FWTA Annual Firm Seminar; June 1, 2012 (Presenter)
