Mathew Rago is an Associate at FREEDIN & ROWELL LLP and a member of the firm’s Employment and Labour Law practice group.

He has experience with a variety of workplace issues and employment-related litigation matters. He provides effective advice to both employers and employees with employment and contractor agreements, wrongful dismissal matters, accommodation, terminations, investigations, restrictive covenants, workplace polices and human rights.

Mathew provides day-to-day advice to employers and is a strong proponent of proactive measures to address employment related issues before they occur. When issues do arise, Mathew aims to take a practical approach when advising on workplace issues and coming up with effective solutions.

Mathew represents his clients before all levels of courts and tribunals in Ontario, including the Superior Court of Justice, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, Ontario Labour Relations Board, Ontario Court of Justice, and Small Claims Court.

In 2021, Mathew obtained Workplace Investigation certification from the Human Resources Professionals Association. He completes impartial workplace investigations related to harassment, violence, sexual harassment, theft, misconduct, and any other workplace matter.

Prior to joining FREEDIN & ROWELL LLP, Mathew worked at a boutique law firm in Toronto in their employment law practice and boutique employment & labour law firms in the Greater Toronto Area.