Partner, Toronto
Direct: 416.864.7252
Main: 416.362.1011
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Year of Call: Ontario, 2005
Biography
Jonathan Maier maintains an active labour and employment law practice in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. He advises employers on a wide range of matters including collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, wrongful dismissal litigation and matters before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
Jonathan advocates for employers who are forced to litigate against trade unions in certification, related employer or unfair labour practice proceedings. He advises on the negotiation and arbitration of collective agreements. Jonathan also acts as counsel to non-unionized employers on matters that arise at all stages of the employment relationship, including the hiring, management, restructuring and termination of employees.
Jonathan is a member of the firm’s Student Committee.
Practice Areas
Industries
Education Energy & Utilities Healthcare Manufacturing Municipalities & Municipal Agencies Social Services Technology Transportation & Warehousing Universities
Awards & Recognition
The Best Lawyers in Canada™ (2025)
Labour and Employment Law
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory (2019–2025)
Labour Relations (Consistently Recommended)
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory (2024–2025)
Employment Law (Repeatedly Recommended)
Thomson Reuters® Stand-Out Lawyer (2024–2025)
Independently Rated Lawyers
Memberships & Affiliations
Canadian Association of University Solicitors – Member
Canadian Bar Association – Member
Ontario Bar Association – Member (Constitutional, Civil Liberties & Human Rights Law and Labour & Employment Law)
Victim Services Toronto – Chair of the Board of Directors (2013–2016), Vice-Chair (2012–2013), Member (2010–2012)
Education
University of Western Ontario, LL.B.
University of Toronto, B.A. (Hons.)