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Ryan Markesic

Ryan Markesic is a labour and employment lawyer practising out of Hicks Morley’s Toronto office in all areas of workplace law and in civil litigation. Ryan has assisted in arbitrations, tribunals and matters before all levels of courts including the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal. He has a particular interest and experience in advising and representing colleges and universities on a variety of issues.

Thomas Trudell

Thomas Trudell is a graduate of the Canadian and American Dual J.D. Program between the University of Windsor and University of Detroit Mercy Law. Prior to attending law school, Thomas worked for the World Bank after he graduated from McGill University, with a major in political science and a minor in French language and literature.

Aimee Veiner

Aimee Veiner is a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Prior to attending law school, she graduated with High Distinction from Carleton University, with a Bachelor of Journalism with a minor in law.

Rebecca Stein

Rebecca Stein is a graduate of the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law. Prior to attending law school, Rebecca graduated with distinction from Western University with a Bachelor of Arts, Honours Specialization in Political Science.

Arbitrator Kaplan Clarifies Earlier Interest Arbitration Awards

On May 29, 2024, a board of arbitration (Board) chaired by Arbitrator William Kaplan issued its decisions on two interest arbitration cases in the school board sector which addressed outstanding compensation issues between the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF), the Crown, and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) in respect of secondary school…

Attendance Management Training Workshop 101

Please note registration for this event is now closed. Fee: $195 plus $25.35 (13% HST) Total $220.35 per person Overview Employee absenteeism is one of the most challenging issues an employer faces and it can impact productivity and morale in the workplace. In addressing absenteeism issues, employers must be aware of the interplay between their…

Successfully reversed the WSIB’s decision to levy a Fatal Claim Premium Adjustment against an employer.

Successfully argued at the WSIAT to have a worker’s constructive dismissal claim statute barred.

Successfully upheld the denial of benefits due to a worker’s fatal cardiac event.