Matthew brings a pragmatic and solutions-oriented practice approach to labour and employment matters, honed by his practical experience as a labour and employee relations professional for public and private organizations.
Practice Area: Employment Law
Stephen Warner
Stephen provides advice and representation to employers in both the public and private sectors on a range of labour, employment and human rights issues. This includes grievance arbitrations, employment litigation, collective bargaining, employment standards, and workplace accommodation
Canada Tables Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act
In our latest FTR Now Hicks Morley’s Victoria McCorkindale outlines significant changes for private sector organizations proposed in Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act.
Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms No Charter Right to Deceptive Workplace Access
In Animal Justice v. Ontario (Attorney General), 2026 ONCA 380, the Court of Appeal for Ontario unanimously reversed the lower court and upheld the constitutionality of the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 (Act) and its regulation, General, O. Reg. 701/20 (Regulation).
Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO): 2026 Annual Conference
Canadian universities are navigating rising expectations around accountability and compliance. Join Hicks Morley’s Alia Rashid and Evan Howard at the CAUBO Annual Conference as they share legal insights on strengthening investigative processes and managing difficult conversations in academia.
Women in Film & TV Toronto (WIFT+ Toronto): Introduction to Entertainment Law Workshop
Unlock the essentials of contracts in film and television. Hicks Morley’s Jacqueline Luksha will explore the legal and practical realities of workplace law in the screen-based industry at WIFT+ Toronto’s Introduction to Entertainment Law Workshop on June 13.
Past Conduct, Present Cause: Ontario Court Upholds After-Acquired Cause in Birnbaum v. Dr. Chan
What happens when an employer discovers serious misconduct only after terminating an employee without cause? In Birnbaum v. Dr. Chan, the Ontario Superior Court confirmed that employees are not insulated from the consequences of serious misconduct committed before termination simply because it was discovered afterwards.
Hicks Morley Welcomes Two New Associates to the Firm
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that two new associates have joined the firm in our Toronto and Waterloo offices.
Jessica DeForest
Jessica is a labour and employment lawyer practicing out of Hicks Morley’s Waterloo office. She advises employers on various matters related to litigation, employment law and human rights.
Isabel de Wolde
Isabel’s multi-jurisdictional background enhances her advocacy for clients by enabling her to anticipate and respond to legal issues across diverse legislative and workplace contexts. This perspective informs her practice across various areas of employment and labour law, including litigation, human rights, occupational health and safety, and workplace policies and contracts.