Elizabeth Traynor is a partner in Siskinds' labour and employment group and has practiced exclusively management-side labour and employment law for her entire career.

Beth provides practical day-to-day advice and dynamic advocacy before Courts and administrative tribunals as she represents the interests of both unionized and non-unionized employers. Her clients rely on her advice for issues related to discharge and discipline, accommodation of disabilities, occupational health and safety, bullying, harassment and violence in the workplace, and all other issues arising with employees. Her busy practice takes her across Southern Ontario and the Near North.

In addition, Beth has been providing investigation services to clients and other organizations for over ten years. She also regularly conducts training sessions on a variety of subjects, including the conduct of investigations, respectful communication in the workplace, and the identification and avoidance of discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Beth is frequently asked to speak on labour and employment topics and has presented continuing education programs for the Law Society of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Association, the Human Resources Professionals Association, and numerous client events. She is also an active contributor to the L&E Group’s blog.

Education

University of Windsor

Memberships and Associations

• Law Society of Upper Canada, Member
• Canadian Bar Association, Member
• Ontario Bar Association, Member
• Middlesex Law Association, Member
• Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers, Member

Community Involvement

Beth is sincerely committed to giving back to the community which has provided her family with tremendous support for many decades. She is always actively involved in charitable endeavours, generously contributing both time and resources for the betterment of the community.

• Member, Board of Directors, London Health Sciences Foundation (2019 to the present)
• Cabinet member, Women’s Health Campaign, London Heath Sciences Foundation (2015-2018)
• Secretary, Board of Directors, GoodLife Kids Foundation (2006-2014)
• Member, United Way Major Gifts Committee (2012-2014)