Arbitrator · Mediator · Investigator

Yasmeena Mohamed

With over 25 years of distinguished experience in labour, employment, and human rights law, I bring the expertise and balanced perspective needed to resolve complex workplace disputes efficiently and fairly.

BA, LL.B. South Africa & Canada Law Society of Ontario Former OLRB/HRTO Vice-Chair Former Member of IRB
Yasmeena Mohamed, Arbitrator and Mediator
25+
Years Experience
9+
Years at OLRB/HRTO
1997
Called to Bar
3
Tribunal Appointments

A Balanced Approach to Dispute Resolution

Yasmeena Mohamed is a certified arbitrator and mediator with the Ontario Ministry of Labour, serving Toronto and surrounding areas. She brings a unique perspective developed through extensive experience on both management and union sides of labour relations.

As former Vice-Chair of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (2012-2019) and the Ontario Labour Relations Board (2012-2014), Yasmeena has adjudicated hundreds of complex disputes involving human rights, occupational health and safety, employment standards, and labour relations matters.

"She is considered to be a balanced Adjudicator who is careful to listen to both sides. Her decisions and resulting reports are solid and presented in clear language."

Yasmeena is well versed in the adjudication and mediation of labour, human rights, health and safety and employment complaints under industry specific collective agreements, governed by various employment and labour statutes, including the Ontario Human Rights Code, Ontario Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Beyond her practice, Yasmeena serves as a workplace investigator as well as a Law Professor at Lincoln Alexander School of Law at Toronto Metropolitan University, and provides mediation training for the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

Comprehensive Dispute Resolution

Providing expert arbitration, mediation, and investigation services tailored to the unique needs of each workplace dispute.

Arbitration Services

Binding adjudication of workplace disputes with thorough, well-reasoned decisions.

  • Grievance arbitration under Section 48 & 49 OLRA
  • Human rights complaints
  • Occupational health and safety matters
  • Employment standards disputes
  • Collective agreement interpretation

Mediation Services

Facilitated resolution through collaborative dialogue and creative problem-solving.

  • Labour dispute mediation
  • Human rights mediation
  • Wrongful dismissal mediation
  • Civil employment disputes
  • Med-Arb proceedings

Workplace Investigations

Thorough, impartial investigations with comprehensive reporting and recommendations.

  • Harassment and discrimination investigations
  • Code of conduct violations
  • Conflict of interest inquiries
  • Workplace restoration
  • Policy review and development

Tribunal & Government Appointments

2019 – 2021

Member

Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada

Adjudicated refugee claims under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Conducted educational seminars on country conditions and international refugee case studies.

2012 – 2019

Vice-Chair & Member

Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario

Adjudicated and mediated human rights complaints under all enumerated grounds and social areas mandated by the Ontario Human Rights Code.

2012 – 2014

Vice-Chair

Ontario Labour Relations Board

Adjudicated and mediated labour, occupational health and safety, and employment standards complaints under OLRA, OHSA, Charter, and Employment Standards Act.

1999 – 2009

Senior Labour & Employment Counsel

Ontario Ministry of Government Services

Provided litigation services and HR advice across multiple ministries. Represented Ontario at arbitrations, tribunals, and courts. Project Manager for the Joint Insurance Benefits Review Committee.

2004 – 2007

Senior Human Rights Counsel

Ontario Human Rights Commission

Litigated human rights complaints at the Tribunal. Conducted workplace investigations. Provided public education seminars on Human Rights Code implementation.

Education & Professional Development

Legal Education

  • Law Society of Ontario — Member in good standing since 1997
  • Queen's University — Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)
  • University of Witwatersrand — Bachelor of Law (LL.B.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

ADR & Specialist Certifications

  • Ministry of Labour — Arbitration Development Program (ADP)
  • University of Windsor Law School — ADR and Mediation Certificate
  • University of Toronto & Lancaster House — Workplace Investigations Certificate
  • Ontario Human Rights Commission — Human Rights Trainer Certificate
  • SOAR — Adjudicator Certificate & Decision Writing Certificate

Teaching Positions

  • Law Professor — Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Mediation Trainer — Canadian Human Rights Commission

Professional Memberships

  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Ontario Labour-Management Arbitrators Association
  • Council of Canadian Administrative Tribunals
  • Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators
  • South Asian Bar Association of Toronto

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