Legal advocacy for those challenging inequality

Borowy Law partners with those advancing social justice, equality, and workplace rights. Led by Jan Borowy—one of Canada’s leading human rights, pay equity, and labour lawyers—the firm represents workers, unions, and advocacy organizations in litigation, arbitration, negotiation, and policy development. With a focus on practical strategy and legal clarity, Borowy Law delivers informed advice and analysis rooted in decades of experience.

Who we represent

Unions and professional associations

We support unions and professional bodies in collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, and legal challenges involving pay equity, workplace safety, and employment standards.

Individual workers and equality seekers

We represent individuals facing discrimination, harassment, or wage inequality—providing legal support rooted in human rights and workplace justice.

Community and civil society organizations

We work with community organizations to develop legal strategies that support policy advocacy, public education, and systemic change.

Social justice coalitions

We collaborate with coalitions advancing workers’ rights and equity—offering legal insight to support organizing, law reform, and advocacy.

What we do

We offer legal advocacy, strategic advice, and policy analysis across a number of areas

Pay equity

Enforcing your right to equal pay for work of equal value

Human rights

Protecting you from discrimination and harassment

Labour law

Advocating through collective bargaining, grievances, and more

Interest arbitration

Navigating disputes with experience and precision

Charter and constitutional law

Defending freedom of association and equality rights

Pay transparency & employment equity

Driving systemic change through legal reform

Public policy & legal reform

Shaping laws that advance workplace justice

Meet Jan Borowy

With decades of experience in human rights, pay equity, and labour law, Jan Borowy brings more than legal expertise—she brings heart, strategy, and a lifelong commitment to worker-led change.

A former organizer, Jan listens deeply, thinks practically, and acts decisively. She has argued precedent-setting cases. She leads with a vision rooted in justice, not just process.

In Association with Fay Faraday of Faraday Law

Collaborating with Fay Faraday of Faraday Law in complex legal challenges, clients will receive a comprehensive analysis and strategy.

A record of impact

From major constitutional challenges to landmark pay equity cases, Jan has led and supported litigation that strengthens rights for workers across Canada.

Training & education

Education for those leading change in their workplaces and communities on:

The training is designed to provide practical skills for stewards, union leaders, union staff and community organizations.