About George
Practice
George Waggott is a Canadian labour & employment lawyers and business advisor who is based in Toronto. George has practised exclusively in the areas of labour relations, employment law, executive compensation and dispute resolution since 1996. He acts for businesses on all workplace issues, represents selected senior executives, and accepts limited appointments as a mediator. In addition to his ongoing advice to companies, he frequently acts as counsel and appears before the courts, mediators, labour relations boards, grievance arbitrators and employment tribunals. He also has substantial collective bargaining experience.
George is outside employment counsel to a number of employers, ranging from non-profits to multinational companies, and his role includes advisory work, defending claims, drafting employment and consulting agreements, advising on transactions, providing ongoing employment and executive compensation advice, and ensuring employment standards compliance. He also accepts limited appointments as a mediator, with this work being confined to selected mandates involving Web3, emerging technologies, blockchain and digital asset matters.
George is a regular contributor to various publications which are available online.
Rankings and Recognitions
Who’s Who Legal – Canada: Labour, Employment & Benefits
Roster counsel for selected international panels
Education
Bachelor of Journalism – Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
Economics Degree (B.Soc.Sc) – University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
Law Degree (J.D.) – UVIC Law, Victoria, BC
Qualified
British Columbia – 1996
England and Wales (Solicitor) – 2001
Ontario – 2003
Professional Involvement
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
International Bar Association
Member, Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers
Member, Canadian Technology Law Association