Khaleed Mawji

He | Him

Toronto

647.943.9155

[email protected]

Expertise Employment & Labour Relations

Language(s) Spoken

English

Khaleed Mawji is building a practice focused on employment and labour relations. He regularly advises and represents employers in a variety of matters, including employment standards compliance, human rights and accommodation, occupational health and safety, wrongful dismissals and labour arbitrations. In addition, he has assisted vendors and purchasers with the employment and labour aspects of corporate transactions, advising on employment-related liabilities.

During his legal studies, Khaleed served as the President of the Muslim Law Students Association and the Vice-President, Professional Development of the Osgoode OUTLaws. He also volunteered with Rainbow Railroad, an organization that relocates LGBTQ+ individuals who are fleeing persecution. Khaleed is the recipient of the 2022 Dean’s Gold Key Award in recognition of his contributions to the Osgoode community.

Khaleed holds a JD from Osgoode Hall Faculty of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of British Columbia. He is currently the co-lead of McMillan’s Muslim Affinity Group.

Expertise

Practices

Employment & Labour Relations

Representative Matters

Acted for Irth Solutions LLC, a Blackstone portfolio company, in connection with its acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of OneSoft Solutions Inc.

Media Mentions

“Are Employee Defamation Cases a Fool’s Errand?” by Khaleed Mawji, Dave J. G. McKechnie and Adam D. H. Chisholm, Employment and Labour Law Reporter, Vol. 33, Number 8 (November 2023)

Education & Admissions

2023

Called to the Ontario Bar

Insights (12 Posts)View More

McMillan’s 2024 Employment and Labour Webinar

This program will provide an overview and discuss trending topics within the employment lifecycle and provide cross-country case law and legislative updates.

Details

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Proposed Changes to Employment in Ontario: Working for Workers Five Act, 2024

This bulletin discuss new employer obligations proposed in Bill 190, the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024.

May 28, 2024

Working for Workers Four Act, 2023: How Ontario’s Proposed Changes Will Impact Employers

This bulletin discusses new employer obligations for job postings, tip and wage protections, and more as proposed in the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023.

Nov 22, 2023

Enforcing Arbitration Agreements: Ontario Superior Court Raises a ‘Clause’ for Concern

This bulletin discusses a recent decision that found that an arbitration clause that contracts out of applicable employment standards legislation is invalid.

Nov 8, 2023

Secret Recordings Won’t Fly: BC Court of Appeal Rules on Surreptitious Recordings by Employees in the Workplace

This bulletin discusses a recent BC Court of Appeal decision where an employee was dismissed for cause for secretly recording workplace conversations.

Nov 1, 2023

“Mend your speech a little, lest it may mar your fortunes”: Are Employee Defamation Cases A Fool’s Errand?

This bulletin discusses the recent decision in Williams v. Vac Developments Limited regarding gag defamation proceedings commenced by employers.

Sep 27, 2023

When Political Theatre Becomes Workplace Drama: Political Speech and Work

This bulletin provides a summary of legislative protections for political belief across Canada, followed by an overview of the implications for employers.

May 23, 2023

Plan for the Ban: New Consultation Launched for Plastics Labelling Framework and Federal Plastics Registry

A discussion on the federal consultations on plastics labelling and registry requirements.

Apr 26, 2023

Capital Markets: 2022 Legal Year in Review

McMillan LLP's Capital Markets & Securities Group discuss the key legal developments in Canadian capital markets in 2022.

Feb 1, 2023

Arbitration Clauses Should be Respected, Most of the Time: Supreme Court of Canada Shifts Focus Away From Single Proceeding Model for Insolvencies in Rendering Arbitration Clause Inoperative

The SCC has provided a framework on when arbitration clauses should be rendered inoperative in order to promote efficiency in an insolvency proceeding.

Dec 5, 2022

New Guidance on Ontario’s Workplace Monitoring Disclosure Regime

This bulletin provides guidance regarding Ontario's new electronic monitoring disclosure obligations for employers under the Employment Standards Act.

Sep 15, 2022

Hazardous and Special Products Are Next In Line in Ontario’s Transition to a Producer Responsibility Model for Consumer Products

Ontario shifts end-of-life financial and operational responsibilities for hazardous and special products from municipalities to producers.

Jul 14, 2021

Deals & Cases (3 Posts)

McMillan advises Assa Abloy of Canada on its acquisition of Wallace Group of Companies

On February 28, 2025, Assa Abloy of Canada Ltd., completed its acquisition of Wallace & Wallace and Wallace Perimeter Security, together Wallace Group of Companies.

Feb 28, 2025

McMillan Advises SK Capital on its Acquisition of Spectra Confectionery

On November 15, 2024, funds advised by SK Capital Partners, LP completed the acquisition of Spectra Confectionery Limited.

Nov 15, 2024

ASKO Holding’s wholly owned subsidiary, Başak Traktör Tarim Ziraat Ve Iş Makinalari Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş, acquires approximately 96.7% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Buhler Industries Inc.

On December 28, 2023, Başak Traktör Tarim Ziraat Ve Iş Makinalari Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASKO Holding completed its acquisition of all the common shares of Buhler Industries Inc. owned by Combine Factory Rostselmash Ltd., representing 96.7% of the issued and outstanding Shares of the Company.

Dec 28, 2023