Our annual Year in Review is here. In this article, Lesley Campbell, Ryan Freeman, Amanda Cohen, Rhonda B. Levy, and Owais Hashmi outline the most influential labour and employment decisions of 2025 and highlight two upcoming rulings that employers can expect to plan for the year ahead
Practice Area: Employment Law
Build a Better Employment Agreement Series
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Build a Better Employment Agreement Series
More information will be available shortly.
Nova Scotia Court Finds Cross-Canada Termination Clause Unenforceable: A Cautionary Tale for Multi-Jurisdiction Employers
Jurisdiction matters when drafting cross-country contracts. In this article, we examine the Brocklehurst v Micco Companies decision where Micco’s termination clause was found unenforceable under Nova Scotia legislation and explore the broader implications for employers to ensure provisions are precise and effective across Canada.
2026 Labour Relations Seminar: An Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) and Hicks Morley
In this annual labour relations seminar, we—along with Ontario fire chiefs and renowned guest speakers—provided insight and guidance on labour relations issues currently impacting the fire service.
From Kickoff to Contracts: FIFA Hiring Done Right
Toronto is gearing up for FIFA World Cup 2026™ — are your recruitment practices ready for the expansion and beyond? In this article, Kayley C. Leon outlines key employment standards considerations for hiring employers and discusses the temporary work permit exemption for select FIFA-invited foreign workers.
Attendance Management Training Workshop
Finding the right balance between employee rights and workplace absenteeism is never simple. Join Laura Buck and Grant Nuttall on May 12 to strengthen your attendance management approach.
Federal Government Reminds Federally Regulated Employers About Harassment and Violence Policy Compliance
Are your harassment and violence prevention policies up to date? George Vuicic breaks down the federal government’s recent reminder and what federally regulated employers should revisit to ensure continued compliance in the year ahead.
Congratulations to New Partner Lesley Campbell
We are pleased to announce that Lesley Campbell has joined the firm’s partnership. Lesley provides practical advice and representation to employers and management in both the private and public sectors on a wide range of employment, human rights, and labour issues.
Ensuring Your Mediation is a Success
Mediation is becoming an ever-present fixture in all forms of employment advocacy, whether it be in civil litigation or in matters before boards and tribunals. It is a critical stage in the litigation process. As such, it is important to take a holistic approach to the mediation process, one that does not focus on just the mediation itself.