Meghan Hawa is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She is building a practice that includes providing advice and representation to employers on a wide range of labour, employment, and human rights issues. Meghan received her Juris Doctor from the University of Western Ontario. At Western Law, Meghan was an avid…
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Nassima Kaddoura
Nassima Kaddoura is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She provides advice and representation to employers and management on a wide range of labour, employment, and human rights issues.
Madeline Eskandari
Madeline Eskandari is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She advises and represents employers in public and private sectors on a wide range of labour, employment, and human rights issues.
Thomas Trudell
Thomas Trudell is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. He provides advice and representation to employers and management on a wide range of labour, employment, and human rights issues.
Ontario Launches the Protect Ontario Financial Program with $1 Billion in Support to Sectors Impacted by Ongoing Tariff Disputes
How does Ontario’s new program look out for your business in the face of ongoing U.S. tariffs? In this FTR Now, Hicks Morley’s Mornelle Lee discusses the implication of the program in today’s economic context and actions employers can take now to be ready for the program.
Ontario Superior Court Upholds Termination Clause Limiting Employee to ESA Minimums in Li v. Wayfair Canada Inc.
Is ‘At Any Time’ Still Enforceable Post-Dufault? The Ontario Superior Court says “yes” in Li v. Wayfair Canada Inc. In our latest FTR Now, Hicks Morley’s Edward O’Dwyer and Kelly Brennan review the case and provide key takeaways for employers.
Facebook Canada’s Equity Forfeiture Provision Receives a “Like” From an Ontario Court
Employers using equity-based compensation should take note of this recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court in Wigdor v. Facebook Canada Ltd. In this FTR Now, Hicks Morley’s Alex Lemoine provides three key takeaways around termination provisions in employment and compensation agreements.
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.
Federal Government Publishes Revised Standard on Accessible Employment under the Accessible Canada Act
On May 29, 2025, Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) announced its publication of a revised Accessibility Standard on Employment (Standard) under its mandate pursuant to the Accessible Canada Act (Act). The revised Standard, CAN/ASC-1.1:2024 (REV-2025), replaces the original version released in December 2024. Background The Act came into force on July 11, 2019, establishing ASC as…
What to Do When Employees Depart
Is your business protected when key employees depart? Employee resignations often bring significant commercial and legal risks, particularly when departing employees move to competitors or attempt to solicit clients or colleagues. Employers must learn the right steps to protect your organization’s relationships and information when key talent moves on. This one-hour webinar will walk participants through the legal obligations, practical steps, and common pitfalls to avoid when an employee exits their organization.