We’re proud to share that 61 Hicks Morley lawyers have been recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, reflecting the continued strength and growth of our team. This peer‑reviewed recognition is especially meaningful to us as it speaks to the care, integrity, and commitment to legal excellence our lawyers bring to their work every day. Congratulations to all those recognized and thank you to our clients and industry colleagues who put their trust in us to meet their labour and employment needs!
Practice Area: Employment Law
Ontario Proposing Harmonized Retail Framework for Family Day and Victoria Day
Could Family Day and Victoria Day become optional shopping days across Ontario? Hicks Morley’s Rhonda B. Levy outlines what Ontario’s proposal to allow retail businesses to open may mean for municipalities and retail businesses.
University of Windsor: Sports & Entertainment Law Society (SELS) Conference 2026
Gain an inside look at sports and entertainment law in practice! Hicks Morley’s Kayley Leon will explore athlete safety and governance, and what day‑to‑day legal practice in this field looks like at the 2026 University of Windsor SELS Conference on March 25.
Lincoln Alexandar School of Law: Asian Pacific Law Students Association (APLSA) Career Panel
We’re proud to support the next generation of legal talent. Hicks Morley’s Rebecca Liu will be speaking at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law APLSA Career Panel on March 18, joining lawyers from varied practices for an in‑depth discussion on career development.
Hicks Morley Named a Top Labour & Employment Boutique Firm for 2026-2027 by Canadian Lawyer Magazine
We’re proud to share that Hicks Morley has been named a Top Labour & Employment Boutique Firm for 2026–2027 by Canadian Lawyer Magazine! This recognition reflects what matters most to us: earning our clients’ trust by delivering practical, tailored solutions and exceptional service on their most complex workplace challenges.
BC Labour Relations Board Overturns Arbitration Award Regarding Age 65 Cutoff to LTD Benefits
A recent BCLRB decision clarifies how age 65 LTD cut offs can still qualify as “bona fide” under human rights legislation. Natasha Monkman and Andrew Easto break down the decision and what this could mean for employers.
Northumberland Manufacturers Association (NMA): The Manufacturing Conference
From policy development to compliance risks, Hicks Morley’s Artimes Ghahremani will be speaking on the legal issues affecting manufacturers at the Northumberland Manufacturers Association’s Manufacturing Conference on November 5. Learn More!
Ontario Launches Canada’s First Occupational Exposure Registry Self-Tracker
Ontario has launched Canada’s first Occupational Exposure Registry. This timely analysis from Nadine Zacks helps employers understand the registry’s scope, purpose, and limits within Ontario’s existing health and safety framework.
BCCA Upholds Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Where Employer Relied on Provincial Health Officer’s Opinion
A recent ruling offers new guidance to the reasonableness of mandatory workplace policies. In this article, Andrew Schjerning breaks down a recent British Columbia Court of Appeal decision confirming that employers may reasonably rely on public health authority guidance when implementing mandatory COVID‑19 vaccination policies.
SDRCC Addresses Proportionality of Sanctions for Sexual Maltreatment of a Minor
How far should sanctions go? In this article, Brittany Bates, Frank Cesario and Kayley Leon examine a recent decision of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada that addresses the proportionality of sanctions in cases involving sexual maltreatment of a minor and highlight practical takeaways for sport organizations navigating safe sport policies and disciplinary frameworks.