Lukas is a labour and employment lawyer practising out of Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. He advises employers on a wide range of matters including grievance arbitrations, employment litigation, human rights issues, labour disputes and workplace accommodation.
Industry: Arts, Entertainment & Sports
Jennifer Li
Jennifer advises employers on a variety of matters related to employment standards, human rights and accommodation, labour disputes, occupational health and safety, and grievance arbitrations.
Lauren Viegas
Lauren provides strategic advice and representation to employers on a wide range of matters including grievance arbitrations, labour disputes, occupational health and safety, human rights and accommodation, and employment standards.
Gillian McCormick
Gillian is building a practice that includes providing advice and representation to employers on a wide range of labour and employment matters.
Djordje Milanovic
Djordje offers advice and representation to employers in the public and private sectors on a wide range of labour and employment matters.
Landmark Arbitration Decision Upholds Indefinite Suspension of CFL Player for Sports Gambling
On August 27, 2024, Arbitrator Allen Ponak upheld an indefinite suspension imposed on Shawn Lemon, a veteran defensive end in the Canadian Football League (CFL), for wagering on CFL games in 2021, including a game in which he played. This decision highlights the complexities of player conduct in professional sports and raises important questions about…
Ontario Government Launches Consultation on New Job Posting Rules Under the ESA
On August 21, 2024, the Ontario government launched consultations on the new Part III.1 (Job Postings) of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). This section was passed under Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, with further proposed amendments introduced in Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024. While not yet in force,…
Attendance Management Training Workshop 201
In this Attendance Management Training Workshop 201, we briefly review the basic legal principles of attendance management. We then guide attendees through scenarios that address specific disability issues, best practices for returning an employee to work and when it may be appropriate to terminate an employee’s employment due to absenteeism.
Presented grievance arbitration on issues including performance pay and interaction with hour before and hour after.
Presented grievance arbitration on issues including performance pay and interaction with hour before and hour after.
Negotiated collective agreements with International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) for multiple performing arts centres.
Negotiated collective agreements with International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) for multiple performing arts centres.