On June 9, 2025 the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in Ontario (Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development) v. Benevides, granting leave to appeal the provincial offences appeal judge’s decision to the Court of Appeal. Background This case stems from a construction site incident that occurred in April of 2020 where eight spools…
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Summer 2025 Updates for Social Services Employers
It has been a few unsettling months, and it looks like there will be more to come. We hope that you are able to find some time this summer to relax and recharge. Before you do, we wanted to bring to your attention some developments that may be important for your social services organization in the hopes it will make managing workplace issues easier.
Navigating Workplace Risk: Legal Obligations in Health, Safety and Mental Well-being for Healthcare HR
Join us for this one-hour webinar where we will provide HR professionals and in-house counsel with a legal overview of employer obligations related to occupational health and safety, with a focus on managing risks in environments where employees may face aggression or threats from service users.
Duty to Accommodate Workshop
There’s no such thing as a “textbook” for accommodation. Your employee may have a challenging physical or mental disability that impacts their ability to do the job. Each scenario is unique and types of disabilities vary. In this hands-on, interactive workshop, we will review the tools needed to address and manage disability and accommodation issues in the workplace.
WSIB Claims Management: Mental Stress Claims – Building on the Fundamentals and Best Practices
This workshop will include both instructional components and interactive components that will give attendees the opportunity to apply some of the tools and fundamentals they have learned. The workshop will include a panel discussion that will provide attendees the opportunity to pose questions to our team of experienced WSIB practitioners.
We Welcome New Chief Operating Officer Shane Miller to Hicks Morley
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Shane Miller has joined the firm as it’s Chief Operating Officer. “In this role, Shane will be responsible for helping drive our ongoing commitment to service excellence and implementing our firm’s strategic plan” said Hicks Morley’s Managing Partner, Craig Rix.
Shane Miller
Shane Miller is the Chief Operating Officer at Hicks Morley. In this capacity, he is responsible for helping drive our ongoing commitment to service excellence and implementing our firm’s strategic plan. Shane has over 20 years of leadership experience in legal, technology, and financial services organizations. Shane specializes in strategic planning, financial management, and organization…
Employers Have a Statutory Duty to Investigate Claims of Harassment and Authority to Discipline Off-Duty Conduct When It Manifests in the Workplace
The Ontario Court of Appeal rules that employers have a statutory duty to investigate claims of harassment and have the authority to discipline off-duty conduct when it manifests in the workplace.
Litigating Executive Compensation and Benefits
Join us for the final one-hour lunch and learn in our 2025 series for financial services HR and legal professions. This session will provide the practical considerations you need to help reduce the risk of disputes and litigation related to executive compensation and benefits.
Receptionist (Toronto Office)
We are currently seeking a receptionist to join our Toronto office. More About Us With over 120 lawyers, Hicks Morley is a leading law firm in Canada focusing on the representation of management in human resources law and advocacy. Labour and employment law is the foundation of the firm’s growth—the depth and scope of our…