Andrew N. Vey

Partner | Employment and Labour Lawyer

 

Born in Ottawa and raised on the East Coast, Andrew is a founding partner of Vey Willetts LLP. From the start of his legal career, Andrew has focused exclusively on workplace law. His style of practice emphasizes finding collaborative solutions where possible, combined with tenacious advocacy where necessary.

Andrew has served a diverse group of clients, including small to large retailers, municipal police services and individual employees. He has also acted as counsel in court and administrative venues ranging from the Ontario Labour Relations Board to the Ontario Divisional Court. He frequently appears as a speaker at HR industry events, such as Lancaster House’s Ottawa Labour Law Conference, and has been quoted in publications such as Canadian HR Reporter and Global News.

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science from Carleton University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto. He also acts as a legal editor for First Reference’s Human Resources Policy-Pro (Ontario Edition).

Outside of the office, Andrew serves as a Board Member with Ronald McDonald House Charities Ottawa and is a former Board Member (2015-2023) and President (2018-2020) of the the Causeway Work Centre.

Since 2024, Andrew teaches employment law (LAW 1203) as a part-time professor at Algonquin College.

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Law Society of Ontario

  • County of Carleton Law Association

Pro Bono Activities

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities Ottawa, Board of Directors

  • Causeway Work Centre, Board of Directors (2015-2023)

  • Causeway Foundation, Board of Directors (2018-2022)

Recent Court and Tribunal Decisions

Recent Publications & Presentations

  • Employer Counsel Panel Member, “Thinking Outside the Bots: Arbitrators weigh the pros and cons of artificial intelligence in labour relations”, Ottawa Labour Law Conference (October 2024)

  • Speaker, “Employer Legal Update”, Employment Accessibility Resource Network (“EARN”) (January 2024)

  • Author and Presenter, “Case Comment: Park v. Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd., 2023 ONSC 1013”, 43rd CCLA Litigation Conference (October 2023)

What People Are Saying

“Andrew Vey and his team were a pleasure to work with for an employment related matter. They were very thorough in their review, punctual in replies and follow-ups, and always extremely professional. I felt at ease knowing that Vey Willetts LLP was representing me.”
— Client Review
 
“I can’t recommend Andrew enough. He is smart, professional, very prepared, responsive and reassuring. He took my case at the 11th hour and saw it through to the end with a very successful outcome for me. Thank you again Andrew.”
— Client Review