Puneet Tiwari

An experienced employment litigator, Puneet Tiwari is Legal Counsel and Legal Claims Manager at Peninsula Canada.

Puneet joined Peninsula in 2020 after running legal software company Evichat for the last four years. Under Puneet’s guidance, Evichat won the Attorney General’s Legal AI Challenge in 2018.

Puneet was also nominated for the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers by Canadian Lawyer Magazine in 2019. Puneet is an advocate for the use of technology in law and moving the legal professional forward with innovation. Puneet has also practiced plaintiff and management side employment law for the last six years.

Today, Puneet is involved in all aspects of HR and employment law advice. He develops Peninsula’s expert advisors and ensures each client gets the answers they need every time they call. He also manages the Legal Claims Team to ensure Peninsula clients get top advice and strategy with their legal claims.

As an industry thought leader, Puneet’s opinion is sought after frequently. He has appeared on the CityNews, CTV News, and has been regularly featured in The Globe and Mail, Toronto Sun, and the Building New Law Podcast.

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Recent Blog Posts By Puneet Tiwari

2020 AODA Compliance Report Due by June 30, 2021

Ontario businesses and non-profit organizations with 20 or more employees, and public-sector organizations must submit an AODA compliance report by Ju... Read More

08 March 2018 By Puneet Tiwari

Employer Advice on Monitoring Remote Workers

The transition to remote work in the past year has also led to employer concerns about data security and work-from-home productivity of remote staff. ... Read More

24 March 2021 By Puneet Tiwari

Workplace Cyberbullying During COVID-19

Remote work may have helped you stay operational during the pandemic, but it brings its own challenges. Besides loneliness, Zoom fatigue, and space an... Read More

22 March 2021 By Puneet Tiwari

Employer Advice on Creating a Privacy Policy

If your business collects personal information from customers for commercial purposes, you are required by law to have a privacy policy. Besides bein... Read More

16 March 2021 By Puneet Tiwari

Do Employees Have the Right to Request Remote Work?

The COVID-19 pandemic made remote work a popular trend the world over. Countries like Germany and Ireland are already working on legislations to make ... Read More

22 February 2021 By Puneet Tiwari

4 COVID-Related Claims Employers Could Face This Year

You’ve been through a lot in 2020. Revenue losses, lockdowns, dealing with layoffs, work refusals, health and safety expenses, and keeping up with eve... Read More

10 February 2021 By Puneet Tiwari

Ontario Stay-at-Home Order to be Lifted in 3 Regions this Week

There is finally some good news for Ontario small businesses. The province will be gradually lifting its Stay-at-Home order. It would allow more non-e... Read More

08 February 2021 By Puneet Tiwari

Ontario Stay-At-Home Order: Updated Restrictions for Businesses

The Ontario government has declared a second provincial emergency and imposed a stay-at-home order across the province. This would be in effect from 1... Read More

14 January 2021 By Puneet Tiwari

Bill C-65: Here's What Employers Need to Know

The new regulations on workplace harassment and violence under Bill C-65 came into effect on January 1, 2021. Bill C-65 amended provisions in the Cana... Read More

12 January 2021 By Puneet Tiwari

COVID-19: Ontario Extends Infectious Disease Emergency Leave

The Ontario government has extended the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave till July 3, 2021. The Leave, in effect during the COVID-19 period, was t... Read More

09 September 2020 By Puneet Tiwari

The Paid Sick Leave Bill is Unlikely to Pass. Here’s Why

Earlier this month, a private member's bill was introduced in the Ontario legislature by MPP Peggy Sattler. It proposes paid sick leave for all worker... Read More

21 December 2020 By Puneet Tiwari

Importance of a Lay-off Clause in an Employment Contract

A temporary layoff allows employers to reduce or stop their staff’s working hours for a fixed period while keeping them in employment. This arrangemen... Read More

30 November 2020 By Puneet Tiwari

Puneet Tiwari

Recent Blog Posts By Puneet Tiwari

2020 AODA Compliance Report Due by June 30, 2021

Employer Advice on Monitoring Remote Workers

Workplace Cyberbullying During COVID-19

Employer Advice on Creating a Privacy Policy

Do Employees Have the Right to Request Remote Work?

4 COVID-Related Claims Employers Could Face This Year

Ontario Stay-at-Home Order to be Lifted in 3 Regions this Week

Ontario Stay-At-Home Order: Updated Restrictions for Businesses

Bill C-65: Here's What Employers Need to Know

COVID-19: Ontario Extends Infectious Disease Emergency Leave

The Paid Sick Leave Bill is Unlikely to Pass. Here’s Why

Importance of a Lay-off Clause in an Employment Contract

Suggested Resources

Recent Blogs

Popular Downloads

OHS Guide for Employers: Risk Assessments

Employer’s Guide to Bill 32

An Employer Guide on Returning to Work During COVID-19

Work Refusal Guide

Puneet Tiwari

Recent Blog Posts By Puneet Tiwari

2020 AODA Compliance Report Due by June 30, 2021

Employer Advice on Monitoring Remote Workers

Workplace Cyberbullying During COVID-19

Employer Advice on Creating a Privacy Policy

Do Employees Have the Right to Request Remote Work?

4 COVID-Related Claims Employers Could Face This Year

Ontario Stay-at-Home Order to be Lifted in 3 Regions this Week

Ontario Stay-At-Home Order: Updated Restrictions for Businesses

Bill C-65: Here's What Employers Need to Know

COVID-19: Ontario Extends Infectious Disease Emergency Leave

The Paid Sick Leave Bill is Unlikely to Pass. Here’s Why

Importance of a Lay-off Clause in an Employment Contract

Suggested Resources

Recent Blogs

LGBTQ2+ Inclusion in the Workplace: Best Practices for Employers

How to Prevent Repetitive Strain Injuries at Work

How to Manage Heat Stress in the Workplace

Work-Life Balance & the Employee Right to Disconnect

Popular Downloads

OHS Guide for Employers: Risk Assessments

Employer’s Guide to Bill 32

An Employer Guide on Returning to Work During COVID-19

Work Refusal Guide

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