Settlement agreements require careful attention to both present and future entitlements, as highlighted by the Ontario Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Preston v. Cervus Equipment Corporation. The Court held that the scope of an executed release, indemnity and minutes of settlement (the Settlement Documents) precluded an employee’s subsequent claim to vested stock units, despite…
Practice Area: Employment Law
Ryan Markesic Quoted in Canadian HR Reporter Article About How Employers Should Handle Off-Duty Social Media Conduct
Canadian HR Reporter interviewed Ryan Markesic for an article titled, “‘Twitter war environment’: Professor’s online comments prompt complaints from colleagues.”
We Welcome Director, Professional Resources Cheryl Biehler to Hicks Morley
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Cheryl Biehler has joined the firm as the director of professional resources in our Toronto office. In this role, Cheryl will lead a robust curriculum to support the ongoing education and growth of our terrific team of associates. She will also drive strategic initiatives and programs aimed at fostering associate recruitment, engagement and retention.
The Necessity of Human Input in AI: Maximizing Potential with Command-Driven Insights
Presented by the Toronto chapter of the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), this session will explore how human input drives artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. Tatiana Lazdins will sit on a panel of highly respected industry experts to discuss how human input can enhance AI-driven processes, focusing on leveraging the analytics and AI to uncover key documents, drive discovery and unlock efficiencies.
CCES Releases Draft Canadian Safe Sport Program Rules for Feedback
This fifth installment of the Safe Sport series addresses a first draft of the Canadian Safe Sport Program Rules (CSSP) which has been published for consultation and feedback. This is an important document for the future of safe sport in Canada. As the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) begins its transition to administer…
Hicks Morley Named National Law Firm of the Year in Labour and Employment Law by Best Law Firms – Canada
Hicks Morley has been named the National 2025 Law Firm of the Year in Labour and Employment Law by Best Law Firms. This recognition, which is given to only one firm across Canada, is a testament to the firm’s unwavering commitment to legal excellence in labour and employment.
Ontario’s Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 Receives Royal Assent
On October 28, 2024, Ontario’s Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 (Bill 190) received Royal Assent. Bill 190 amends several statutes including the Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. In this FTR Now, we review key amendments of particular interest to employers.
Hicks Morley Ranked Canada’s Top Law Firm in Labour & Employment for 2025 by The Globe and Mail
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms in The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business for the fourth year in a row. The firm is ranked in the areas of Labour & Employment and Human Rights. The firm once again took the top spot in labour and employment, receiving more recommendations than any other labour and employment firm in the country.
Ontario Court Upholds Termination Clause Excluding Employee’s Common Law Entitlements, Ends Employee’s Lawsuit Against Former Employer
In the recent decision of Bertsch v. Datastealth Inc., the Ontario Superior Court of Justice upheld the enforceability of a termination clause in an employment agreement that limited the plaintiff’s entitlement to only the minimum standards under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). The Court held the clause was valid and enforceable and consequently dismissed…
Labour and Employment Legal Trends for Credit Unions
Growth and consolidation in credit unions amid a shortage of talent presents unique workplace challenges for human resources professionals working in this sector. This complimentary webinar will provide an overview of some of the current legal trends and offer tips on navigating these challenges heading into 2025.