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Practice Area: Employment Law
Hicks Morley Selected as “Boutique Law Firm of the Year” Excellence Awardee
Hicks Morley is honoured to be a “Boutique Law Firm of the Year” Excellence Awardee in the 2026 Canadian Law Awards. Congratulations to all of the Excellence Awardees for their meaningful contributions to the legal profession!
Return to the Office in Financial Services: Accommodations and Hybrid Work Challenges
Expectations and obligations continue to evolve as employers refine return to office strategies. Join Eleanor Vaughan and Kelly Brennan on June 24 for a focused webinar designed for financial services employers navigating the legal and practical challenges of remote and hybrid work. Register today to secure your spot!
Labour & Employment Lawyer (London or Waterloo Office) – 1 to 7 Years
More About Us Hicks Morley is Canada’s largest management-side labour and employment firm. We devote our practice exclusively to human resources law and advocacy. We advise and represent employers, including many well known corporations, local businesses and public institutions, on every aspect of workplace law. This includes labour relations, wrongful dismissal and other employment litigation,…
Hicks Morley and 61 Lawyers Recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
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!
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.