Kayley Leon will be co-chairing and speaking at the Ontario Bar Association’s Ontario Legal Conference about the most current and pressing substantive legal and practical issues in sports law.
Practice Area: Employment Law
We Welcome Associate Jaime Rivera-Campos to Hicks Morley
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Jaime Rivera-Campos has joined the firm as a labour and employment lawyer in our London office.
Jaime Rivera-Campos
Jaime provides practical and strategic advice to employers and management in both the private and public sectors on a wide range of labour and employment issues. Drawing on experience from one of Ontario’s largest employers, Jaime believes in a personalized approach—building meaningful client relationships to craft strategies that resonate with each client’s unique business goals and challenges. Awards and
Stephen Shamie Honoured with the CFL’s Hugh Campbell Distinguished Leadership Award
We are proud to share that Stephen (Steve) Shamie has been recognized by the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Hugh Campbell Distinguished Leadership Award. This prestigious award is presented to someone who has demonstrated great leadership and made significant contributions to the CFL.
Employee’s $76,000 Claim for Vested Stock Units Barred by Wrongful Dismissal Settlement and Release
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…
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.
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.