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Barry B. Fisher
Principal, Barry B. Fisher Arbitration & Mediation
Employment

Barry B. Fisher is a mediator and arbitrator in Toronto. His practice focuses on both labour matters as well as employment law matters. In 2011, Barry was awarded the Ontario Bar Association Award of Excellence in ADR. He is the past Chair of the ADR Section of the Ontario Bar Association and was formerly on the executive of the Ontario Labour Management Arbitrators Association and the Labour & Employment Section of the Ontario Bar Association.

Barry is also a frequent contributor on LinkedIn on employment law matters.

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We asked Barry about his background, practice and the challenges that he faces as a solo practitioner.

"Staying up on the law is not a challenge because I actually enjoy reading employment cases and updating both my blog and the Wrongful Dismissal Database."

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Topic: Employment; Settlements

Mediation: The Effect of "Me Too" Movement on Mental Distress and Moral Damage Awards

• Created by Barry Fisher, Barry B. Fisher Arbitration & Mediation

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