Bardia
Jalayer
he / him / his
Associate
Admitted to the Ontario Bar: 2023
Bardia is a passionate problem solver who helps clients feel more confident by offering advice tailored to their business goals and needs. He thrives under pressure and leverages his knowledge of different industries to provide timely and practical guidance on a wide range of issues.
Bardia is a member of the firm’s Workplace Law and Sports, Media & Entertainment Groups. He advises on a broad range of employment and labour-related matters, including compensation, compliance, workplace policies, training, risk management and litigation, in both unionized and non-unionized environments.
Bardia also advises player associations, sport organizations and individual athletes on employment, labour, contractual, commercial and governance matters. He has extensive experience working within Canada’s Safe Sport framework, advising on compliance, investigations, sanctions and appeals.
Bardia joined Aird & Berlis as an associate after serving as a legal trainee and summering at the firm.
Other Languages
French
Professional Involvement
Co-Author, "Referee Finality vs. Competition Rules: CAF Appeal Board Declares Morocco 2025 AFCON Champions," Aird & Berlis LLP, The Spotlight, March 19, 2026.
Co-Author, "Worker Sues Employer While on Working Notice," Canadian HR Reporter, December 8, 2025.
Co-Author, "Finding the Line in the Sand for Collective Agreement Cause," Aird & Berlis LLP, Labour Law Bulletin, November 27, 2025.
Co-Author, "Preparing for 2026: Notable and Forthcoming Employment Law Updates," Aird & Berlis LLP, Workplace Law Bulletin, November 25, 2025.
Co-Author, "Arbitration Decisions Shed Light on WSIB Bar and Document Disclosure," Aird & Berlis LLP, Labour Law Bulletin, October 7, 2025.
Co-Author, "Drawing the Line at 65: Why Ontario’s Age Cutoff for Long-Term Disability Benefits Survived a Charter Challenge," Aird & Berlis LLP, Labour Law Bulletin, August 28, 2025.
Co-Author, "Gig Worker Rights Expand in Canada as Uber Drivers Unionize in B.C.," Aird & Berlis LLP, Labour Law Bulletin, July 28, 2025.
Co-Author, "Breaking the Ice: Seven7’s Strategic Bet on CCM and the Future of Hockey Gear," Aird & Berlis LLP, The Spotlight, July 7, 2025.
Co-Author, "Just Cause and Dishonesty: When Progressive Discipline Isn’t Enough," Aird & Berlis LLP, Labour Law Bulletin, June 23, 2025.
Co-Author, "Ontario Employment Law Updates: Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 Receives Royal Assent," Aird & Berlis LLP, Workplace Law Bulletin, January 28, 2025.
Co-Author, "FIFA’s Player Transfer Regulations Found to Violate EU Employment and Competition Laws," Aird & Berlis LLP, The Spotlight, November 6, 2024.
Co-Author, "Ontario Employment Law Updates: Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 Passes, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 Introduced," Aird & Berlis LLP, Workplace Law Bulletin, May 21, 2024.
Co-Author, "The Play Is Under Review: Maple Leafs Captain John Tavares Appealing CRA Reassessment," Aird & Berlis LLP, The Spotlight, February 12, 2024.
Co-Author, "Depp v. Heard: What if This Lawsuit Had Been Commenced in Ontario?" Aird & Berlis LLP, November 29, 2023.
Co-Author, "This Could Be ‘The One’: Considerations for When a Property Developer Faces Insolvency," Aird & Berlis LLP, Financial Services Flash, November 14, 2023.
Co-Author, "Prime Minister ‘Proclaims’ Holiday for Federal Employees in Honour of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II: What Does This Mean for Employers?" Aird & Berlis LLP, September 15, 2022.