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Michael Stitz is a trusted and leading Toronto employment lawyer.
He is quoted, published and has documented court victories over the past decade.
Mr. Stitz has specialized practicing law in the area of employment law and labour law for over a decade; handling some of the most complex workplace litigation and negotiations. Mr. Stitz was called to the Ontario Bar and has been practising law in Ontario since 2012.
He provides legal advice and representation to individual employees, public and private businesses as well as contractors in all aspects of employment law, labour law, human resources and human rights law. As a Toronto employment lawyer Mr. Stitz has handled workplace legal matters impacting all sectors including, but not limited to, manufacturing, retail, financial services, chemical and pharmaceutical, public service, mass media and telecommunications, software development and information technology.
Prior to opening Stitz Litigation, employment lawyers Toronto, Mr. Stitz worked with a leading Bay Street employment law firm in Toronto, Ontario where he represented both employees and employers in all aspects of employment law.
A significant portion of Mr. Stitz's practice involves wrongful dismissal and human rights litigation, negotiating severance packages, navigating workplace regulatory matters as well as the drafting and interpretation of employment contracts and human resources policies and procedures.
Mr. Stitz has also developed a niche practice that specializes in the handling of matters involving alleged unlawful competition by former employees and businesses. This includes matters involving the start-up of competing businesses by former employees, allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, breach of confidence, unlawful interference as well as matters concerning restrictive covenants such as non-competition and non-solicitation clauses.
Mr. Stitz has a wealth of experience serving as counsel before courts and specialized tribunals. He has acted as counsel before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Appeal, Ontario Ministry of Labour, Ontario Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, Canadian Human Rights Tribunal and Public Service Grievance Board of Ontario, among others.
He has been a regular contributor to The Employment Bulletin for the last half decade, a publication that discusses critical and emerging workplace issues, has been quoted by the Law Times and HRM Online, and written for the Ontario Bar Association and Canadian Lawyer.
He is also the past recipient of the CCH Prize for Legal Writing as well as the Blakes Scholar Award for academic excellence.
Michael Stitz | Toronto Employment Lawyer
Called to the Ontario Bar in 2012
B.A.(Hons), J.D.
Michael Stitz is recognized as a prominent and trusted employment lawyer located in Toronto. He has built a strong reputation over his more than ten years of practice, achieving notable court victories and being frequently quoted and published in various legal forums. Since his admission to the Ontario Bar in 2012, Mr. Stitz has concentrated his legal expertise in the fields of employment law and labour law, where he has effectively managed some of the most intricate and challenging workplace litigation negotiations.
Throughout his career, Mr. Stitz has provided comprehensive legal and representation to a diverse range of clients, including individual employees, both public and private sector businesses, as well as contractors. His expertise encompasses all facets of employment law, labour law, human resources, and human rights law. As an esteemed Toronto employment lawyer, he has dealt with a wide array of workplace legal matters that impact numerous sectors, such as manufacturing, retail, financial services, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, public service, mass media,, as well as software development and information technology.
Prior to founding St Litigation, a respected firm specializing in employment law, Mr. Stitz gained valuable experience at a leading Bay Street employment law firm in Toronto, Ontario. There, he represented both employees and employers across various aspects of employment law, honing his skills and knowledge in the field.
A significant portion of Mr. Stitz's practice is dedicated to wrongful dismissal and human rights litigation. He is adept at negotiating severance packages, navigating workplace regulatory issues, and drafting and interpreting employment contracts and human resources policies and procedures. Additionally, he has developed a specialized niche in managing cases that involve allegations of unlawful competition by former employees and businesses. This includes handling matters related the establishment of competing businesses by former employees, claims of breach of fiduciary duty, breach of confidence, unlawful interference, as well as issues concerning restrictive covenants such as non-competition and non-solicitation agreements.
Mr. Stitz possesses substantial experience serving as counsel in various courts and specialized tribunals. He has represented clients before the Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Ontario Ministry of Labour, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, and the Public Service Grievance Board of Ontario, among others.
Moreover he has been an active contributor to The Employment Bulletin for the past five years, a publication that addresses critical and emerging issues in the workplace. His insights have also been quoted in reputable sources like Law Times and HRM Online, and he has authored articles for the Ontario Bar Association and Canadian Lawyer. Mr Stitz is not only dedicated to his practice but has also been recognized for his academic achievements, having received the C Prize for Legal Writing as well as the Blakes Scholar Award for excellence in academics.
