Biographical notes for Eric Durnford

Contributing Editor, Executive Employment (EE) 1996–

"Having the "Last Word": Mental Distress and Employer Conduct on Termination" (1996) 3 EE 177 (co-authored with Constance E. Robinson)

"Who Gets the Last Word? Freedom of Speech and Exclusive Bargaining Agents" (1997) 4 EE 200 (co-authored with Constance E. Robinson)

"Considerations of the Legal Importance of Employee Loyalty" (1998) 5 EE 245 (co-authored with Cindy Gorman and Heather Devine)

"When Painting a Picture, Make Sure it Is Black and White" (1998) 5 EE 266 (co-authored with Bernadine MacAulay)

"A Look at the Employee Protective Legislation Being Stress Tested" (1998) 5 EE 282 (co-authored with Bernadine MacAulay)

"Surveillance and Monitoring of Employees" (1999) 6 EE 298 (co-authored with Malcolm Boyle) "Implications of Allowing Employees to Work at Home" (1999) 6 EE 332 (co-authored with Amy Bradbury)

"Supreme Court of Canada Sets a New Test for Justifying Discriminatory Practices in the Workplace" (1999) 6 EE 351 (co-authored with Amy Bradbury)

"Obligations and Responsibilities of Employers for Pregnant Employees Who Are Exposed to Chemicals in the Workplace" (2000) 6 EE 374 (co-authored with Amy Bradbury)

Born 6 June 1946

Educated Dalhousie University B.A. (Hons.) 1967, LL.B. 1970

Partner, McInnes Cooper 1976–

Called to the Bar of Nova Scotia 1970

Articled with present firm 1969-70

Member, Canadian Bar Association, Nova Scotia Barristers' Society

Board Member, Atlantic Film Festival

Author and speaker, Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice, Canada Labour Views, Canadian Industrial Relations Association, International Foundation of Pension Plan Trustees

Mr. Durnford established the firm's practice in labour and employment law. His work is diverse, covering the broad spectrum of labour and employment issues encountered by businesses in Atlantic Canada. He acts as principal legal advisor to organizations in the manufacturing, retail business, fishing, mining, construction and service industries, as well as to financial, educational and health care institutions. Experienced in collective bargaining and arbitration proceedings, Mr. Durnford also focuses on human rights, occupational health, wrongful dismissal and other issues related to employment law. He has delivered key note addresses at regional, national and international conferences.