Hicks Morley has been ranked in the Who’s Who Legal Canada: Management Labour & Employment Analysis 2015. The firm received two nominations, including John E. Brooks and Stephen J Shamie. The publication notes that Hicks Morley’s lawyer, Stephen Shamie, is highly regarded for his work in employer defence and is recognized as having an “expert…
Practice Area: Employment Law
Hicks Morley Ranked as a Leading Firm by Legal 500 Canada 2016
Hicks Morley has been recognized as a leader in the field of Labour and Employment law by the Legal 500 Canada 2016 guide. Partner, Stephen Shamie, was listed among the “Leading lawyers” nationwide and noted for being “one of the best employment lawyers in Canada”.
Recognition
Hicks Morley is proud to be a recognized leader in the field of human resources law: One of Canada’s Best Law Firms in Labour & Employment and Human Rights The Globe and Mail 2025 A leading law firm in Employment & Labour Chambers Canada 2025 45 lawyers recognized in Labour and Employment Law, Education Law,…
Ontario Launches Three-Month AODA Compliance Blitz Targeting Large Retailers
This Fall, the Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure will be leading targeted audits of retail companies with 500 or more employees during a three-month blitz to ensure workplaces and employee practices are accessible and compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (“AODA”). Among other things, audited employers will be asked to provide…
ESA Provisions Imposing Shared Liability for Temporary Help Agencies and Their Clients Coming into Force
On November 20, 2015, amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) which affect Ontario’s temporary help industry and its clients will come into force. The amendments were contained in Bill 18, Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014, which we previously discussed in our FTR Now of July 21, 2014, Ontario Reintroduces Legislation…
Hicks Morley Ranked as a Leading Firm by Chambers Canada 2016
Hicks Morley has been ranked in the inaugural issue of Chambers Canada 2016 in the areas of Employment & Labour and Pensions & Benefits. The firm is referred to as an “excellent firm in every respect” with its lawyers regarded as “very competent and committed to good client service.”
Ontario Minimum Wage to Increase October 1, 2015
On October 1, 2015, the general minimum wage in Ontario will increase from $11.00 to $11.25 an hour. This minimum wage applies to most employees. Minimum wage rates for students, liquor servers, hunting and fishing guides and homeworkers will increase on the same date.
Federal Election 2015: Employers’ Obligation to Provide Paid Time Off to Vote
A federal election has been called for October 19, 2015. Under the Canada Elections Act (“Act“) all employees who are electors – Canadian citizens who are 18 years of age or older – are entitled to three (3) consecutive hours on election day during voting hours to cast their vote. In this FTR Now, we…
Industries
Different industry sectors have different human resources issues. Some industries grapple with the effects of globalization or regulation, others with a shortage of talent and still others with the impact of rapid growth. Our industry knowledge gives us a clear context in which to provide clients with solutions that work within their competitive environment.
Employment Law
We provide a full range of employment law services for our clients, from helping them manage workplace change and avoid constructive dismissal issues to the structuring of employment contracts and representation during post-employment litigation, including wrongful dismissal proceedings. Services Advice We provide strategic advice and assistance to our clients on such diverse human resources matters…