In this FTR Now, Andrew Easto and Bayley Winkel discuss the extension to Employment Insurance measures now in affect and how they may impact both employers and employees.
Practice Area: Employment Law
Hicks Morley Ranked Canada’s Top Law Firm in Labour & Employment for 2026 by The Globe and Mail
Hicks Morley has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms in Labour & Employment and Human Rights for the fifth year in a row by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business, in partnership with Statista.
Desjardins 2025 Continuing Education Day: Legislative and Case Law Developments in Pensions and Benefits Law
The 2025 Desjardins Insurance Continuing Education Day is a continuing education event for insurance industry professionals. In this one-hour presentation, David Gruber will share an update on recent regulatory and case law developments in pensions and benefits law.
Hicks Morley Welcomes Back James Davis
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce the return of James Davis to our Toronto office as an Associate. James brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in litigation, employment law and human rights, along with a demonstrated commitment to delivering insightful and practical solutions to our clients.
When Last Chance Truly Means Last Chance: Arbitrator Upholds Termination Over Unauthorized Absence
Hicks Morley’s Madeline Lusk examines why an employer’s decision to terminate after an employee breached a last chance agreement was upheld.
James E. Davis
James Davis is an employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. His practice involves advising clients in both the private and public sectors on a variety of matters related to litigation, employment law and human rights.
Chambers Canada 2026 Guide Recognizes Hicks Morley as a Top Firm for Employment & Labour
Hicks Morley is again ranked a top law firm in the Chambers Canada 2026 Guide for Employment & Labour (Ontario and Nationwide).
Ontario Catholic School Business Officials Association (OCSBOA): Annual Conference 2025
As part of the program, Njeri Damali Sojourner-Campbell will be presenting on attendance management and a recent arbitration decision, providing practical insights for school broads and business officials.
Reminder to Employers: Ontario to Increase Minimum Wage Effective October 1, 2025
A reminder to employers that the Ontario government will increase the general minimum wage to $17.60 an hour (from $17.20 an hour) effective October 1, 2025. This minimum wage applies to most employees. The minimum wage for the following groups will also increase on October 1, 2025: This adjustment reflects the 2.4% increase in the Ontario Consumer Price…
Ontario Bar Association CPD Program: Jurisdictional Issues in Labour and Employment Law
During this program co-chaired by Rayaz Khan, expert speakers will explore how jurisdictional issues impact today’s evolving workplaces as employment relationships extend beyond traditional boundaries.