Matthew Rago
Lawyer and HR Advisor
Bernardi Human Resources Law LLP
Matthew Rago joined Bernardi Human Resource Law in 2021 after practicing at boutique labour and employment law firms in Toronto. He investigates all types of workplace complaints. A strong believer in the importance of collaboration, he also focuses on helping identify and resolve workplace conflicts.
Mathew conducts investigations on issues including: workplace harassment and bullying, toxic and hostile work environments, interpersonal conflict, sexual harassment and sexual violence, racial discrimination and harassment, and discrimination based on the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code.
Mathew has conducted workplace investigations and workplace culture audits in the health care industry and understands the types of issues that can arise in such a high pressure setting.
Mathew offers investigation services to unionized and non-unionized environments, private and non-profit organizations, municipalities and universities.
Mathew has represented hospitals and unions whose specific focus is hospital bargaining units, and his experience has given him a deep understanding of workplaces and interpersonal dynamics. Mathew believes that if you ensure someone feels heard and included in the process, they will be more open to participating – leading to better and fairer results.