Martin Ejidra
Associate

Martin joined the Civil Litigation department in 2021. Prior to joining Koskie Minsky LLP, Martin worked as a workplace investigator at a leading investigation boutique, where he gained experience in investigating allegations of harassment, human rights and occupational health and safety matters in the workplace.
Martin completed his J.D. at Osgoode Hall Law School. During law school, he worked as a student caseworker in the Workers’ Rights division at Parkdale Community Legal Services. He also served as the Sports Editor of the Obiter Dicta, Osgoode’s official newspaper, Student Editor of the Journal of Law and Social Policy and Vice President of the Black Law Students’ Association.
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Education
J.D., 2019
Osgoode Hall Law SchoolB.Ed., 2012
Lakehead UniversityB.A. Hons, 2010
University of Toronto -
Memberships / Affiliations
Member, Ontario Bar Association
Member, Association of Black Lawyers (CABL)
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Latest News & Events
Martin Ejidra to Speak at the 2022 Certificate in Canadian Benefits Plans Program
July 5, 2022
Martin Ejidra will be speaking at the Certificate in Canadian Benefit Plans Program in Seattle on August 22-24. The Certificate in Canadian Benefit Plans is the perfect introduction to the world of Canadian employee benefits, pensions and human resources practices. This intensive 3-day program offers unmatched opportunities for live, hands-on learning, networking with your peers
Workplace Policy Housekeeping June 2022
June 27, 2022
With the summer months here and many workplaces and employees focused on upcoming time off, it is important that workplaces ensure that they are up to date on new workplace requirements in Ontario. Right to Disconnect Policy For the first year of this new requirement, employers that employed 25 or more employees on January 1,
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Employment LawGovernment of Ontario Announces Increase to General Minimum Wage
April 20, 2022
On April 5, 2022, the Government of Ontario announced that the general minimum wage rate will increase to $15.50 per hour on October 1, 2022. This increase will represent a $0.50 increase from the $15.00 per hour minimum wage which was implemented on January 1, 2022. The general and specialized minimum wage rates that will
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Employment LawMartin Ejidra, Zoom & Live if Possible: Facing Systemic Racism in Schools
January 18, 2022
On Wednesday, February 9, 2022, Martin Ejidra will speak about Koskie Minsky’s 2020 report on confronting systemic racism at the Peel District School Board & other legal cases. Koskie Minsky LLP has championed legal suits against racial discrimination in the workplace and conducted the 2020 Report on Systemic Racism at the Peel District School Board, which
New Leave Amendments Introduced for Federal Employees
January 18, 2022
On December 17, 2021, the Canada Labour Code was amended to include the following: Bereavement Leave In the event of the death of an immediate family member or a family member, employees are entitled to a leave of absence from employment for up to ten days. The leave may be taken during the period that
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